UNIVERSITY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, PLLC
NPI 1972520963
Surgery in Chattanooga, TN

Q: What is University Surgical Associates, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for University Surgical Associates, PLLC is 1972520963. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2006.

Q: What is University Surgical Associates, PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Active since July 16, 2006

979 E 3RD ST, SUITE 300, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 267-0466(423) 757-0770 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 5, 2019, Feb 20, 2019, Jan 31, 2019 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

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About University Surgical Associates, Pllc NPPES

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

UNIVERSITY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, PLLC (NPI 1972520963) is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Chattanooga, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization maintains 6 additional practice locations and lists Benjamin W. Dart, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972520963

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Legal Business NameUNIVERSITY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, PLLC

Location Address979 E 3RD ST, SUITE 300Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136

Mailing Address979 E 3rd St Ste 300Chattanooga, TN 37403-2187 · (423) 267-0466 · Fax (423) 757-0770

Phone(423) 267-0466

Fax(423) 757-0770

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialBenjamin W. DartPresident · (423) 267-0466

Enumeration DateJuly 16, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2025

✔ NPI 1972520963 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 6

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X

Also ListedSurgery · Pediatric SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0120X

Also ListedSurgery · Vascular SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0129X

Also ListedSurgery · Surgical OncologyTaxonomy 2086X0206X

Also ListedColon & Rectal SurgeryTaxonomy 208C00000X

979 E 3RD ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403

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Secondary Practice Locations 6

Location 14700 Battlefield Pkwy Ste 210Ringgold, GA 30736-5168 · Phone (423) 267-0466

Location 22051 Hamill Rd Ste 101Hixson, TN 37343-4653 · Phone (423) 267-0466

Location 37693 Rhea County Hwy Ste 8Dayton, TN 37321-6083 · Phone (423) 267-0466

Location 42108 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37404-2600 · Phone (423) 267-0466

Location 51635 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 210Chattanooga, TN 37421-4985 · Phone (423) 267-0466

Location 6929 Spring Creek Rd Ste 102Chattanooga, TN 37412-3974 · Phone (423) 267-0466

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid529901190AL

Medicaid1518526TN

Medicaid300040433AGA

Medicaid3706707TN

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

University Surgical Associates, Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by November 30, 2026

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date

StateTennesseeEnrollment IDO20100930056468DME · Physician - General SurgeryDue dateNovember 30, 2026

Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 31 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to University Surgical Associates, PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 18 practice at this address and 28 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 7

General Surgery21

Nurse Practitioner4

Vascular Surgery2

Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)1

Emergency Medicine1

General Practice1

Pediatric Medicine1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 31

Syamal Bhattacharya, M.D.

General Surgery

NPI 1891952313

979 E 3RD ST STE. 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOSSame address

Benjamin Dart, M.D.

General Practice

NPI 1104810167

979 E 3RD ST STE 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jeremy Fisher, MD

General Surgery

NPI 1134363518

979 E 3RD ST STE 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOSSame address

Glendon Hyde, MD

General Surgery

NPI 1043653900

979 E 3RD ST STE 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Robert Maxwell, M.D.

General Surgery

NPI 1982698627

979 E 3RD ST STE 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Vicente Mejia, M.D.

General Surgery

NPI 1437143419

979 E 3RD ST STE 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Daniel Nelson, DO

General Surgery

NPI 1700020955

979 E 3RD ST STE C300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Stephen Roe, M.D.

General Surgery

NPI 1790779353

979 E 3RD ST STE 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Lisa Smith, M.D.

Pediatric Medicine

NPI 1225022890

979 E 3RD ST STE 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOSSame address

Rachael Spruell, NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1962392811

979 E 3RD ST STE 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

John Stanley, M.D.

General Surgery

NPI 1447244348

979 E 3RD ST STE 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Alvaro Valle, M.D.

General Surgery

NPI 1861486797

979 E 3RD ST STE 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Wesley Giles, MD

General Surgery

NPI 1992996292

979 E 3RD ST STE 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Darren Hunt, M.D.

General Surgery

NPI 1316153604

979 E 3RD ST STE 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Eric Nelson, M.D.

Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)

NPI 1245497908

979 E 3RD ST STE 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Robert Hicks, MD

General Surgery

NPI 1285195297

979 E 3RD ST STE 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOSSame address

John Huggins, M.D.

General Surgery

NPI 1558655803

979 E 3RD STREET, STE. 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Curtis Koontz, MD

General Surgery

NPI 1124206230

979 E 3RD ST SUITE 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Teena Brewer-Carr, N.P.

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1609860667

2108E 3RD ST 100
Chattanooga, TN 37404

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.3 mi

William Cockerham, M.D.

General Surgery

NPI 1952395915

2108 E 3RD ST SUITE 200
Chattanooga, TN 37404

(423) 267-0466

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.3 mi

See all 31 clinicians

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

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 University Surgical Associates, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for University Surgical Associates, PLLC is 1972520963. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2006.

Where is University Surgical Associates, PLLC located?

University Surgical Associates, PLLC is located at 979 E 3rd St Suite 300, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 267-0466.

What is University Surgical Associates, PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is University Surgical Associates, PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. University Surgical Associates, PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is University Surgical Associates, PLLC's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare DME enrollment for this organization (Tennessee, Physician - General Surgery) is due for revalidation by November 30, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through University Surgical Associates, PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 31 clinicians in 7 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to University Surgical Associates, PLLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are General Surgery (21), Nurse Practitioner (4) and Vascular Surgery (2). Of these, 18 practice at this address and 28 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does University Surgical Associates, PLLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list University Surgical Associates, PLLC 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 University Surgical Associates, PLLC was last updated on July 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.