DR. LONARD C. RIGSBY MD
NPI 1942285523
Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, TN

Active since December 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.7/100
CMS Quality Rating
975 E. THIRD STREET, SUITE B-601, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 778-8179(423) 778-8180 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Lonard C. Rigsby Md NPPES

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

DR. LONARD C. RIGSBY MD (NPI 1942285523) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (34828) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942285523
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LONARD C. RIGSBYCredential: MD
Location Address975 E. THIRD STREET, SUITE B-601Chattanooga, TN 37403
Mailing Address975 E. Third Street, Attn: Provider EnrollmentChattanooga, TN 37403 · (423) 778-5630 · Fax (423) 778-3146
Fax(423) 778-8180
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateDecember 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 8, 2016
NPI 1942285523 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in TN · 34828
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.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 34828 (TN)
975 E. THIRD STREET, Chattanooga, TN 37403

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid010956179BGA
Medicaid010956179AGA
Medicare PIN103I115377TN

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lonard C. Rigsby 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 ID8820992944
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040615001485, I20131112001392
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 5

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 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
75 services38 patients
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.
46 services27 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
23 services23 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.
19 services19 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.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Oglethorpe, GA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110236
Location100 Gross Crescent CircleFort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 · Catoosa County
Emergency services

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

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.

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.

94.7/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality89.41
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

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 suppliers18 claims18 services$64.58 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 20

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

Anesthesiology
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Internal Medicine
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Internal Medicine
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Internal Medicine
975 E. THIRD STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Internal Medicine
975 E. THIRD STREET
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 Lonard Rigsby's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lonard Rigsby is 1942285523. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 7, 2005.

Where is Lonard Rigsby located?

Lonard Rigsby practices at 975 E. Third Street Suite B-601, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 778-8179.

What is Lonard Rigsby's specialty?

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

Is Lonard Rigsby enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lonard Rigsby 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 Lonard Rigsby accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter of Alabama and 2 other insurers list Lonard Rigsby 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 Lonard Rigsby affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lonard Rigsby is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia and Memorial Healthcare System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lonard Rigsby was last updated on February 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.