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JOE T. WATLINGTON M.D.
NPI 1912903121
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Chattanooga, TN

Active since June 22, 2005
251 N LYERLY ST, SUITE 100, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 826-8000(423) 826-8015 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Joe T. Watlington M.d. NPPES

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

JOE T. WATLINGTON M.D. (NPI 1912903121) is an individual nephrology provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (12536) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912903121
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameJOE T. WATLINGTONCredential: M.D.
Location Address251 N LYERLY ST, SUITE 100Chattanooga, TN 37404-2739
Mailing Address2300b E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37404-2734 · (423) 702-7900 · Fax (423) 702-7905
Phone(423) 826-8000
Fax(423) 826-8015
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1912903121 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 12536✔ Licensed in GA · 025685
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
251 N LYERLY ST, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3198005TN

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.

DR. VIKUL VINODBHAI PATEL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
251 N LYERLY ST, SUITE 100
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 826-8000
NILESH CHIMAN PATEL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
251 N LYERLY ST, SUITE 100
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 826-8000
MARY ELAINE OGDEN FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
251 N LYERLY ST, SUITE 100
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 826-8000
DONALD B FRANKLIN JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
251 N LYERLY ST, SUITE 100
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 826-8000
DR. PRINCE MICHAEL ARYEETEY M.D
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
251 N LYERLY ST, STE 100
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 826-8000
STUART G GINTHER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
251 N LYERLY ST, SUITE 100
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 826-8000
KARRIE L DAVIS NP
Nurse Practitioner
251 N LYERLY ST, SUITE 100
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 826-8000
KIMBRA L LINGERFELT FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
251 N LYERLY ST, SUITE 100
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 826-8000

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 Joe Watlington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joe Watlington is 1912903121. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2005.

Where is Joe Watlington located?

Joe Watlington practices at 251 N Lyerly St Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37404. The listed phone number is (423) 826-8000.

What is Joe Watlington's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joe Watlington was last updated on September 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 days 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.