MICHAEL C TIGAR MD
NPI 1790759876
Pediatrics in Chattanooga, TN

Active since February 15, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1651 GUNBARREL RD STE 302, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421(423) 899-2904(423) 892-5058 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 13, 2023, Aug 24, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Michael C Tigar Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL C TIGAR MD (NPI 1790759876) is an individual pediatrics provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (34405) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790759876
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL C TIGARCredential: MD
Location Address1651 GUNBARREL RD STE 302Chattanooga, TN 37421-3291
Mailing Address4976 Alpha LnHixson, TN 37343-5470 · (423) 308-0280 · Fax (423) 308-0281
Fax(423) 892-5058
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 13, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 13, 2023
NPI 1790759876 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License Licensed in TN · 34405
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1651 GUNBARREL RD STE 302, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15864 Highway 153 Ste 112Hixson, TN 37343-5187 · Phone (423) 497-5359 · Fax (423) 877-5208
Location 23354 Charger DrChattanooga, TN 37409-1265 · Phone (423) 265-6411 · Fax (423) 877-5208

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Michael C Tigar 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37421 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 10

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

Pediatrics
1651 GUNBARREL RD STE 302
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1651 GUNBARREL RD STE 302
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Social Worker (Clinical)
1651 GUNBARREL RD STE 302
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Pediatrics
1651 GUNBARREL RD STE 302
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Family Medicine
1651 GUNBARREL RD STE 302
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Internal Medicine
1651 GUNBARREL RD STE 302
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Pediatrics
1651 GUNBARREL RD STE 302
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Family Medicine
1651 GUNBARREL RD STE 302
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421

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 Michael Tigar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Tigar is 1790759876. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2006.

Where is Michael Tigar located?

Michael Tigar practices at 1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 302, Chattanooga, TN 37421. The listed phone number is (423) 899-2904.

What is Michael Tigar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Michael Tigar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Tigar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Michael Tigar accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 3 other insurers list Michael Tigar 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 Michael Tigar was last updated on April 13, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.