Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Bernadette Helton, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Chattanooga, TN

  • NPI 1497048268
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
975 E 3Rd St
Chattanooga, TN 374032147
(423) 778-7000
Mailing address
1751 Gunbarrel RD, Emergency Room
Chattanooga, TN 37412

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 13, 2017
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #50699

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497048268. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
303
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$41,825
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 166 158 $163
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 122 122 $112
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 15 14 $67

In context: peer comparison

Among 46 peers in this city , average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
215
Patients
202
Total drug cost
$1,744
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 40 39 $305
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 32 22 $141
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 28 27 $120
Cephalexin Generic 24 24 $283
Methylprednisolone Generic 15 14 $150
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 14 14 $54
Sucralfate Generic 14 14 $265
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 13 13 $77
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 12 12 $177
Prednisone Generic 12 12 $34

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Bernadette Helton's medical specialty?
Dr. Bernadette Helton practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Bernadette Helton practice?
Dr. Bernadette Helton practices at 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 374032147. Office phone: 4237787000.
What is Dr. Bernadette Helton's NPI?
Dr. Bernadette Helton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497048268, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bernadette Helton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bernadette Helton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bernadette Helton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.