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DR. BESSIE ANN INGRAM NUNALLY MD
NPI 1720069578
Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, TN

Active since November 09, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.19/100
CMS Quality Rating
251 N LYERLY ST STE 300, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 648-7770(423) 648-7772 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 5, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Bessie Ann Ingram Nunally Md NPPES

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

DR. BESSIE ANN INGRAM NUNALLY MD (NPI 1720069578) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (24208) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc, and is a graduate of Emory University School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720069578
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BESSIE ANN INGRAM NUNALLYCredential: MD
Location Address251 N LYERLY ST STE 300Chattanooga, TN 37404-2728
Mailing Address251 N Lyerly St Ste 300Chattanooga, TN 37404-2728 · (423) 648-7770 · Fax (423) 648-7772
Phone(423) 648-7770
Fax(423) 648-7772
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEmory University School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 5, 2011
✔ NPI 1720069578 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 24208
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
251 N LYERLY ST STE 300, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid3080588TN
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3080584TN
Medicare UPINF74426

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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. Bessie Ann Ingram Nunally Md 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 ID9537078720
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060828000119, I20200421001992
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 10

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.
455 services141 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
191 services181 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.
98 services96 patients
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg J0696
Ceftriaxone sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Each injection contains 250 mg of the medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body.
56 services12 patients
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg J1885
Ketorolac tromethamine is a medication administered through injection, often used to manage moderate to severe pain. Each 15 mg dose helps to reduce hormones causing inflammation and pain in the body. It is not recommended for long-term use.
52 services11 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
37 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Erlanger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440104
Location975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Parkridge Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440156
Location2333 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37404 · Hamilton County
Emergency services

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

96.19/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.2
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
99%142 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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
4 suppliers37 claims40 services$16.48 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$45.01 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
4 suppliers36 claims36 services$81.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$29.76 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 3

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

CHATTANOOGA HAMILTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
251 N LYERLY ST STE 300
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 778-4712
WOMENS HEALTH SERVICES CHATTANOOGA PC
Clinic/Center
251 N LYERLY ST STE 300
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 702-7667
MR. JAMES TERRELL NUNALLY JR. MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
251 N LYERLY ST STE 300
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 648-7720

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 Bessie Ingram Nunally's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bessie Ingram Nunally is 1720069578. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2005.

Where is Bessie Ingram Nunally located?

Bessie Ingram Nunally practices at 251 N Lyerly St Ste 300, Chattanooga, TN 37404. The listed phone number is (423) 648-7770.

What is Bessie Ingram Nunally's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Bessie Ingram Nunally enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bessie Ingram Nunally 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 Bessie Ingram Nunally accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Bessie Ingram Nunally 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 Bessie Ingram Nunally affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bessie Ingram Nunally is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc, Erlanger Medical Center and Parkridge Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bessie Ingram Nunally was last updated on July 5, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.