DR. JAMES ERIC RICHARDSON M.D.
NPI 1962571992
Anesthesiology in Chattanooga, TN

Q: What is James Richardson's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Richardson is 1962571992. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 6, 2006.

Q: What is James Richardson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Richardson was last updated on August 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since November 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

979 E 3RD ST STE C235, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 602-8400(423) 602-8401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. James Eric Richardson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES ERIC RICHARDSON M.D. (NPI 1962571992) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (56139) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962571992

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES ERIC RICHARDSONCredential: M.D.

Location Address979 E 3RD ST STE C235Chattanooga, TN 37403-3309

Mailing Address835 Windy Hill DrChattanooga, TN 37421-4568 · (770) 570-2861

Phone(423) 602-8400

Fax(423) 602-8401

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000

Enumeration DateNovember 6, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2024

NPPES CertifiedAugust 22, 2024

✔ NPI 1962571992 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 56139✔ Licensed in GA · 053601

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Also ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License 053601 (GA), 56139 (TN)

979 E 3RD ST STE C235, Chattanooga, TN 37403

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid784588415HGA

OtherPTAN # 202I051993GA · Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Oscar Health.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Eric Richardson M.d. 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 ID6406891019

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180823001236

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

Medicare enrollment records show James Richardson reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange, PC

0.1 mi

Anesthesiology

975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
28 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1184670218 (423) 602-8400

Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

4.9 mi

Internal Medicine

5600 BRAINERD RD, SUITE 500
Chattanooga, TN 37411

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
570 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1922053545 (423) 495-6870

The Emory Clinic Inc

103 mi

Internal Medicine

1365 CLIFTON RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30322

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
4,840 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1396798229 (404) 778-2144

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

14 services14 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

12 services12 patients

Other procedure on nervous system 64999

A procedure on the nervous system can involve various techniques to diagnose or treat conditions affecting your brain, spinal cord, or nerves. These can include surgeries, tests, or therapies. It's done by specialized doctors to help improve your neurological health.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Erlanger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number440104

Location975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 · Hamilton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

CHRISTINA MICHELLE ROBINSON CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered