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

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: July 19, 2026.

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

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 12108 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37404-2600 · Phone (423) 267-0466
Location 2929 Spring Creek Rd Ste 102Chattanooga, TN 37412-3974 · Phone (423) 267-0466
Location 34700 Battlefield Pkwy Ste 210Ringgold, GA 30736-5168 · Phone (423) 267-0466
Location 47693 Rhea County Hwy Ste 8Dayton, TN 37321-6083 · Phone (423) 267-0466
Location 52051 Hamill Rd Ste 101Hixson, TN 37343-4653 · Phone (423) 267-0466
Location 61635 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 210Chattanooga, TN 37421-4985 · 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 UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

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.

PLAZA SURGERY, G.P.
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
979 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-3192
ADEL N SHENOUDA MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
979 E 3RD ST, STE B1111
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7036
DR. MITCHELL L MUTTER MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
979 E 3RD ST, SUITE C-0925
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 697-2000
UT PHYSICIANS INC
Internal Medicine
979 E 3RD ST, SUITE 1001
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 648-9808
B WINFRED RUFFNER MD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
979 E 3RD ST, STE 1001
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 648-9808
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
Obstetrics & Gynecology
979 E 3RD ST, SUITE C 725
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-2580
JOHN STEPHEN RICH MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
979 E 3RD ST, STE C-730
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7638
JOHN W BOLDT JR. MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
979 E 3RD ST, SUITE B-805
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-9101

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.

What insurance does University Surgical Associates, PLLC accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare 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 with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.