Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ralph Stafford, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Nephrology Physician · Chattanooga, TN
- NPI 1972596013
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 71.3 / 100 · 2023
- 27 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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251 N Lyerly St, Ste 100
Chattanooga, TN 374042739
(423) 826-8000
fax (423) 702-7915 - Mailing address
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2300 E 3Rd St Ste B
Chattanooga, TN 374042700
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 28, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Tennessee #36772 · Georgia #058510
- Medicaid
- TN #3878187
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972596013. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
10,975
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$392,535
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 668 | 245 | $113 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 648 | 349 | $8 | |
82043 |
Urine microalbumin (protein) level | 631 | 341 | $6 | |
82570 |
Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | 625 | 342 | $5 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 596 | 329 | $8 | |
80069 |
Kidney function blood test panel | 591 | 337 | $8 | |
83970 |
Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) level | 569 | 322 | $40 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 510 | 321 | $119 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 449 | 280 | $2 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 427 | 106 | $59 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 255. This provider delivers 43× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$157
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC. | 1 | $28.41 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $24.21 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $21.62 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $19.45 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 1 | $17.16 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $16.51 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $15.57 | |
| Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. | 1 | $13.76 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
707
Patients
181
Total drug cost
$19,451
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 151 | 54 | $1,375 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 89 | 29 | $2,178 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 85 | 31 | $1,227 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 77 | 26 | $548 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 59 | 17 | $561 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 32 | 0 | $495 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 31 | 0 | $622 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 30 | 11 | $214 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 30 | 13 | $1,887 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 29 | 0 | $274 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ralph Stafford's medical specialty?
Dr. Ralph Stafford practices Nephrology Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Ralph Stafford practice?
Dr. Ralph Stafford practices at 251 N Lyerly St, Chattanooga, TN 374042739. Office phone: 4238268000.
What is Dr. Ralph Stafford's NPI?
Dr. Ralph Stafford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972596013, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ralph Stafford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ralph Stafford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ralph Stafford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025); Urine microalbumin (protein) level (HCPCS 82043). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.