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NICHOLAS J PONS PA-C
NPI 1689959561
Physician Assistant in Chattanooga, TN

Active since October 11, 2011PECOS Enrolled
2525 DESALES AVENUE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 697-0014(423) 648-6280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Nicholas J Pons Pa-c NPPES

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

NICHOLAS J PONS PA-C (NPI 1689959561) is an individual physician assistant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (2027) and active in the NPI registry since October 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689959561
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS J PONSCredential: PA-C
Location Address2525 DESALES AVENUEChattanooga, TN 37404
Mailing Address725 Glenwood Drive, Suite E-487Chattanooga, TN 37404 · (423) 697-0014 · Fax (423) 648-6280
Phone(423) 697-0014
Fax(423) 648-6280
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2011
✔ NPI 1689959561 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 2027
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
2525 DESALES AVENUE, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..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 (PECOS)

Nicholas J Pons Pa-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
117 services115 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
75 services75 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
35 services35 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
14 services14 patients

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
$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
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 20

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

SHERRY L. SEXTON FNP
Emergency Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 697-0014
EUN KYUNG LEE M.D.
Internal Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 495-2620
JONATHAN B. REINSCHMIDT MD
Emergency Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 697-0014
ERIC D SCHUBERT MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2525 DESALES AVENUE, PATHOLOGY LABORATORY
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 495-8703
FORREST A. KING FNP
Emergency Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 697-0014
ROBERT L. MCVIE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 697-0014
JOHN T BICKEL MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2525 DESALES AVENUE, PATHOLOGY LABORATORY
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 495-8703
DR. JESSICA A. WHITTLE MD
Emergency Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 697-0014

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 Nicholas Pons's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Pons is 1689959561. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2011.

Where is Nicholas Pons located?

Nicholas Pons practices at 2525 Desales Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404. The listed phone number is (423) 697-0014.

What is Nicholas Pons's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Nicholas Pons enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Pons is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Nicholas Pons accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Nicholas Pons 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Pons was last updated on October 11, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.