Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Bessie Ingram Nunally, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Chattanooga, TN
- NPI 1720069578
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.6 / 100 · 2023
- 35 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
251 N Lyerly St Ste 300
Chattanooga, TN 374042728
(423) 648-7770
fax (423) 648-7772
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 5, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1991 — 35 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #24208
- Medicaid
- TN #3080588
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720069578. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
847
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$67,755
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 454 | 202 | $74 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 111 | 108 | $106 | |
J1885 |
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | 76 | 14 | $1 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 70 | 48 | $111 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 60 | 60 | $164 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 37 | 20 | $13 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 27 | 27 | $123 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 12 | 12 | $73 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 67 peers in Chattanooga Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$155
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer INC. | 4 | $80.70 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 1 | $22.68 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $18.87 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 1 | $18.24 | |
| Shield Therapeutics INC | 1 | $14.19 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,467
Patients
870
Total drug cost
$41,097
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 445 | 140 | $2,455 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 209 | 62 | $2,374 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 204 | 65 | $3,602 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 189 | 68 | $4,513 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 178 | 49 | $4,649 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 160 | 58 | $2,285 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Generic | 151 | 56 | $2,506 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 145 | 49 | $954 |
| Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) | Brand | 133 | 106 | $1,969 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 126 | 36 | $697 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bessie Ingram Nunally's medical specialty?
Dr. Bessie Ingram Nunally practices Internal Medicine Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Bessie Ingram Nunally practice?
Dr. Bessie Ingram Nunally practices at 251 N Lyerly St Ste 300, Chattanooga, TN 374042728. Office phone: 4236487770.
What is Dr. Bessie Ingram Nunally's NPI?
Dr. Bessie Ingram Nunally's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720069578, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bessie Ingram Nunally accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bessie Ingram Nunally accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bessie Ingram Nunally commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (HCPCS J1885). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.