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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
979 E 3Rd Street, Ste. 300
Chattanooga, TN 374032187
(423) 267-0466
fax (423) 757-0770
Mailing address
979 E 3Rd St Ste 300
Chattanooga, TN 374032187

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$52

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.