Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Jeffrey Atherton, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Chattanooga, TN

  • NPI 1699138719
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • 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
6107 Morning Glory Dr
Harrison, TN 373419662

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 16, 2018
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #56946

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699138719. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
409
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$67,861
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 242 234 $173
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 77 77 $209
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 73 72 $119
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 17 16 $71

In context: peer comparison

Among 46 peers in this city , average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $15.03

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
162
Patients
162
Total drug cost
$1,565
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 30 30 $133
Cephalexin Generic 26 26 $151
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 23 23 $281
Methylprednisolone Generic 16 16 $128
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 15 15 $400
Methocarbamol Generic 15 15 $82
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 13 13 $208
Mupirocin Generic 13 13 $142
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 11 11 $39

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Jeffrey Atherton's medical specialty?
Dr. Jeffrey Atherton practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Jeffrey Atherton practice?
Dr. Jeffrey Atherton practices at 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 374032147. Office phone: 4237787000.
What is Dr. Jeffrey Atherton's NPI?
Dr. Jeffrey Atherton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699138719, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Atherton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jeffrey Atherton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jeffrey Atherton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.