Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Huggins, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Chattanooga, TN
- NPI 1558655803
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 94.7 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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979 E 3Rd Street, Ste. 300
Chattanooga, TN 374032187
(423) 267-0466
fax (423) 757-0770 - Mailing address
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979 E 3Rd St Ste 300
Chattanooga, TN 374032187
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 12, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #MD52435
- Medicaid
- TN #Q027503
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558655803. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
292
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$30,715
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 97 | 73 | $84 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 63 | 37 | $75 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 44 | 43 | $123 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 38 | 38 | $156 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 14 | 13 | $120 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 13 | 13 | $104 | |
77001 |
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | 12 | 12 | $17 | |
36561 |
Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | 11 | 11 | $300 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Chattanooga Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$52
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hologic Sales and Service, LLC | 2 | $51.70 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
100
Patients
83
Total drug cost
$562
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 54 | 51 | $169 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 32 | 32 | $95 |
| Anastrozole | Generic | 14 | 0 | $298 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Huggins's medical specialty?
Dr. John Huggins practices Surgery Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. John Huggins practice?
Dr. John Huggins practices at 979 E 3Rd Street, Ste. 300, Chattanooga, TN 374032187. Office phone: 4232670466.
What is Dr. John Huggins's NPI?
Dr. John Huggins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558655803, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Huggins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Huggins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Huggins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.