Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Heather Whaley, MD

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

  • NPI 1558536987
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 94.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2525 Desales Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 778-7628
Mailing address
725 Glenwood Drive, Suite E-487
Chattanooga, TN 37404

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 16, 2021
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #MD47470 · Georgia #64490

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558536987. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
836
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$121,795
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 353 342 $166
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 249 240 $113
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 153 151 $203
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 57 57 $69
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 24 24 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 46 peers in Chattanooga Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 8.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
437
Patients
434
Total drug cost
$3,666
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 73 73 $457
Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) Brand 53 52 $1,024
Prednisone Generic 40 38 $82
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 39 39 $250
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 34 34 $329
Methylprednisolone Generic 30 30 $313
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 26 26 $88
Meloxicam Generic 21 21 $42
Tramadol Hcl Generic 21 21 $31
Azithromycin Generic 20 20 $114

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Heather Whaley's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Whaley practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Heather Whaley practice?
Dr. Heather Whaley practices at 2525 Desales Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Office phone: 4237787628.
What is Dr. Heather Whaley's NPI?
Dr. Heather Whaley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558536987, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Heather Whaley accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Heather Whaley accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Whaley 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); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.