DR. RICHARD A MOORE PHD, M.D.
NPI 1881688521
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Chattanooga, TN


Quality Rating: 47.91 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since September 08, 2005

Contact Information

979 E 3RD ST
STE 300
CHATTANOOGA, TN
ZIP 37403
Phone: (423) 267-0466
Fax: (423) 778-8168

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NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 12, 2026.

  • Individual
  • Male
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery

About RICHARD MOORE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Moore, a provider established in Chattanooga, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Colon & Rectal Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1881688521 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208C00000X with license number MD36974 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.

NPI
1881688521
Provider Name
DR. RICHARD A MOORE PHD, M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
979 E 3RD ST STE 300 CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Location Phone
(423) 267-0466
Location Fax
(423) 778-8168
Mailing Address
979 E 3RD ST STE 300 CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Mailing Phone
(423) 267-0466
Mailing Fax
(423) 778-8168
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-08-2005
Last Update Date
02-18-2019
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208C00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD36974
License State
TN
Taxonomy Description
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1208600000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery

MD36974 (TN)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
Q002576MEDICAID (05)TN 
009915145MEDICAID (05)AL 
1990242001OTHER (01)CIGNA
00968899AMEDICAID (05)GA 
280001172OTHER (01)RR MEDICARE
4046885OTHER (01)BCBS OF TN
62165877478OTHER (01)JDH

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

This service was performed 15 times for 11 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 49 times for 37 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Overall MIPS Quality Performance

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 47.91, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.

  • Final Score: 47.91 out of 100

    The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.

  • Quality Score: 3.84

    The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category comprises 40% of a provider's final MIPS score.

    There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.

  • Promoting Interoperability Score: 80

    The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category comprises 25% of a provider's final MIPS score.

    The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data.

  • Improvement Activities Score: 20

    The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category comprises 15% of a provider's final MIPS score.

    The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category comprises 15% of a provider's final MIPS score.

  • Cost Score: 56.49

    The Cost performance category assesses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category comprises 20% of a provider's final MIPS score.

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NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1881688521, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
1
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 8 → 16 → 7 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 24 = 69

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 69 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1881688521.

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Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
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Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
979 E 3RD ST, STE 1001
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
979 E 3RD ST, SUITE C 725
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
979 E 3RD ST, STE C-730
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
979 E 3RD ST, SUITE B-805
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)
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Genetic Counselor, MS
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Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
979 E 3RD ST, SUITE G-20
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
979 E 3RD ST, SUITE C920
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
979 E 3RD ST, SUITE C920
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Surgery (Surgery of the Hand)
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CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
979 E 3RD ST, SUITE C920
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Urology
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CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
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CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
979 E 3RD ST, SUITE B-805
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1881688521, enumerated as an "individual" on September 08, 2005.

The provider is located at 979 E 3RD ST STE 300 CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403 and the phone number is (423) 267-0466.

Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Railroad Medicare and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.