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DR. JEFFREY MICHAEL ATHERTON JR. M.D.
NPI 1699138719
Emergency Medicine in Chattanooga, TN

Active since April 05, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
975 E 3RD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 778-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Jeffrey Michael Atherton Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JEFFREY MICHAEL ATHERTON JR. M.D. (NPI 1699138719) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (56946) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699138719
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JEFFREY MICHAEL ATHERTON JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address975 E 3RD STChattanooga, TN 37403-2147
Mailing Address6107 Morning Glory DrHarrison, TN 37341-9662 · (423) 653-7973
Phone(423) 778-7000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 2018
✔ NPI 1699138719 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 56946
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
975 E 3RD ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company.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. Jeffrey Michael Atherton Jr. 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 ID345549929
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200108000068
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.
267 services248 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.
96 services95 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.
53 services53 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.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hamilton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Dalton, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110001
Location1200 Memorial DriveDalton, GA 30720 · Whitfield County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37403 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 20

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

MEGAN A SPEARS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 602-8400
TENNESSEE CANCER SPECIALISTS, PLLC
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
975 E 3RD ST, ERLINGER MEDICAL CENTER
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7977
DAVID SHVED D.O.
Hospitalist
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-5179
JASON DEDEKER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7000
WILLIAM MICHAEL BRITT JR.
Internal Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-3894
MR. EDWARD BRIAN HALLOCK CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 602-8400
MRS. DEBORAH K WESTBROOK L.C.S.W.
Social Worker (Clinical)
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7654
BRETT ESCARZA M.D.
Anesthesiology
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 602-8400

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 Jeffrey Atherton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jeffrey Atherton is 1699138719. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2016.

Where is Jeffrey Atherton located?

Jeffrey Atherton practices at 975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 778-7000.

What is Jeffrey Atherton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Jeffrey Atherton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jeffrey Atherton 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 Jeffrey Atherton accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Jeffrey Atherton 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 Jeffrey Atherton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jeffrey Atherton is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jeffrey Atherton was last updated on March 16, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.