RITA R. SHRIDHARANI MD
NPI 1740448067
Pediatrics - Pediatric Endocrinology in Chattanooga, TN

Active since May 23, 2008PECOS Enrolled
910 BLACKFORD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 778-6405(423) 778-2096 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 17, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Rita R. Shridharani Md NPPES

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

RITA R. SHRIDHARANI MD (NPI 1740448067) is an individual pediatric endocrinology provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (50122) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740448067
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0205X
Provider Legal NameRITA R. SHRIDHARANICredential: MD
Location Address910 BLACKFORD STChattanooga, TN 37403-1405
Mailing Address975 E 3rd St, Attn: Provider EnrollmentChattanooga, TN 37403-2147 · (423) 778-3110 · Fax (423) 778-3146
Fax(423) 778-2096
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 17, 2015
✔ NPI 1740448067 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric EndocrinologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0205X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 50122✔ Licensed in WI · 52861-20
Definition
A pediatrician who provides expert care to infants, children and adolescents who have diseases that result from an abnormality in the endocrine glands (glands which secrete hormones). These diseases include diabetes mellitus, growth failure, unusual size for age, early or late pubertal development, birth defects, the genital region and disorders of the thyroid, the adrenal and pituitary glands.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 52681-20 (WI), 50122 (TN)
910 BLACKFORD ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Rita P. Reshamwala Md

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Rita R. Shridharani Md 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rita Shridharani reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 533 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
979 E 3RD ST STE A440
Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 679 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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
$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.

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
910 BLACKFORD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Pediatrics
910 BLACKFORD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Speech-Language Pathologist
910 BLACKFORD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Pediatrics
910 BLACKFORD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
910 BLACKFORD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
910 BLACKFORD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Speech-Language Pathologist
910 BLACKFORD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Registered Nurse
910 BLACKFORD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

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 Rita Shridharani's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Shridharani is 1740448067. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2008. The provider is also known as Rita P. Reshamwala MD.

Where is Rita Shridharani located?

Rita Shridharani practices at 910 Blackford St, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 778-6405.

What is Rita Shridharani's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology, with taxonomy code 2080P0205X.

Is Rita Shridharani enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rita Shridharani is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rita Shridharani's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rita Shridharani reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority (Chattanooga, TN) and Erlanger Health (Chattanooga, TN). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Rita Shridharani's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rita Shridharani accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 4 other insurers list Rita Shridharani 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 Rita Shridharani was last updated on August 17, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.