Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Zellner, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Chattanooga, TN
- NPI 1184610867
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 94.7 / 100 · 2023
- 40 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2108 E 3Rd St, Suite 300
Chattanooga, TN 374042605
(423) 624-5233
fax (423) 624-4440 - Mailing address
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2501 Citico Ave
Chattanooga, TN 374041127
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 5, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Tennessee #34082 · Georgia #048838 · South Carolina #13478
- Medicaid
- TN #3849578
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184610867. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
313
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$143,804
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 47 | 47 | $14 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 41 | 41 | $198 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 35 | 32 | $167 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 29 | 28 | $164 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 25 | 25 | $1,512 | |
35600 |
Harvest of arm artery segment for heart byplass procedure | 23 | 23 | $166 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 20 | 18 | $73 | |
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 17 | 17 | $677 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 16 | 16 | $120 | |
33519 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts | 13 | 13 | $486 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Chattanooga Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 23. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,002
Transactions
44
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 19 | $470.87 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 17 | $356.07 | |
| Artivion, INC. | 3 | $67.46 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $41.45 | |
| La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company | 1 | $32.10 | |
| Haemonetics Corporation | 1 | $21.27 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $13.12 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Zellner's medical specialty?
Dr. James Zellner practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. James Zellner practice?
Dr. James Zellner practices at 2108 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 374042605. Office phone: 4236245233.
What is Dr. James Zellner's NPI?
Dr. James Zellner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184610867, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Zellner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Zellner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Zellner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.