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DR. CHARLES L TAPLEY M.D.
NPI 1679547061
Family Medicine in Hixson, TN

Active since February 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2051 HAMILL RD STE 210, HIXSON, TN 37343(423) 870-1999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Charles L Tapley M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES L TAPLEY M.D. (NPI 1679547061) is an individual family medicine provider in Hixson, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (51156) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679547061
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES L TAPLEYCredential: M.D.
Location Address2051 HAMILL RD STE 210Hixson, TN 37343-4653
Mailing AddressPo Box 80426Chattanooga, TN 37414-7426 · (423) 488-3010
Phone(423) 870-1999
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1679547061 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 51156
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2051 HAMILL RD STE 210, Hixson, TN 37343
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Charles L Tapley M.d. 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 ID446163554
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170420000710
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 4

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
72 services40 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
52 services40 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
21 services21 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
17 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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 37343 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. KIMBERLY LYNN PICKETT M.D.
Family Medicine
2051 HAMILL RD STE 210
HIXSON, TN 37343
Hamilton County (423) 870-1999
JOY GRAY REED FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2051 HAMILL RD STE 210
HIXSON, TN 37343
Hamilton County (423) 870-1999

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 Charles Tapley's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Tapley is 1679547061. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2006.

Where is Charles Tapley located?

Charles Tapley practices at 2051 Hamill Rd Ste 210, Hixson, TN 37343. The listed phone number is (423) 870-1999.

What is Charles Tapley's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Charles Tapley enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Tapley 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 Charles Tapley accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter of Alabama and 3 other insurers list Charles Tapley 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 Charles Tapley affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles Tapley is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Tapley was last updated on February 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.