DR. BRANDON JAMES ALLEN BIVENS D.O.
NPI 1649618653
Hospitalist in Chattanooga, TN

Active since June 12, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2525 DESALES AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 495-7404 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2023, Jul 20, 2023, Aug 9, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Brandon James Allen Bivens D.o. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BRANDON JAMES ALLEN BIVENS D.O. (NPI 1649618653) is an individual hospitalist provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (5287) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia, and maintains a secondary practice location in Seneca.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649618653
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRANDON JAMES ALLEN BIVENSCredential: D.O.
Location Address2525 DESALES AVEChattanooga, TN 37404-1161
Mailing Address5600 Brainerd Rd Ste 500Chattanooga, TN 37411-5371 · (423) 495-8659
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNova Southeastern College Of Osteo MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2023
NPI 1649618653 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TN · 5287
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
2525 DESALES AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1298 Memorial DrSeneca, SC 29672-9443 · Phone (864) 885-7758 · Fax (864) 885-7749

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Brandon James Allen Bivens D.o. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7719235324
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230801001761
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
464 services197 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
119 services116 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
103 services54 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
57 services55 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
52 services25 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Oglethorpe, GA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110236
Location100 Gross Crescent CircleFort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 · Catoosa County
Emergency services

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440091
Location2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404 · Hamilton County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37404 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
5 suppliers36 claims36 services$20.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$8.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers49 claims49 services$106.79 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pharmacist
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Family Medicine
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Brandon Bivens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brandon Bivens is 1649618653. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2013.

Where is Brandon Bivens located?

Brandon Bivens practices at 2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404. The listed phone number is (423) 495-7404.

What is Brandon Bivens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Brandon Bivens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brandon Bivens is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Brandon Bivens accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Brandon Bivens as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Brandon Bivens affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brandon Bivens is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia and Memorial Healthcare System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brandon Bivens was last updated on August 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.