Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Peters, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Chattanooga, TN
- NPI 1912982711
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 94.7 / 100 · 2023
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
3370 Jenkins Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 648-8005
fax (423) 648-8006
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 16, 2009
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #22106
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912982711. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,338
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$164,243
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 796 | 388 | $120 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 556 | 369 | $8 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 505 | 363 | $10 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 481 | 360 | $13 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 395 | 322 | $8 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 357 | 310 | $16 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 200 | 132 | $9 | |
81002 |
Urinalysis, manual test | 186 | 166 | $3 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 153 | 127 | $84 | |
84153 |
Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total | 136 | 121 | $18 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 67 peers in Chattanooga Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 33× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,969
Patients
1,117
Total drug cost
$62,222
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 482 | 140 | $2,889 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 404 | 117 | $8,670 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 399 | 116 | $6,760 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 335 | 92 | $4,781 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 296 | 84 | $5,338 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 245 | 71 | $4,264 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 241 | 60 | $2,608 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 239 | 46 | $3,479 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 223 | 74 | $4,752 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 219 | 63 | $2,810 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Peters's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Peters practices Internal Medicine Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Richard Peters practice?
Dr. Richard Peters practices at 3370 Jenkins Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Office phone: 4236488005.
What is Dr. Richard Peters's NPI?
Dr. Richard Peters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912982711, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Peters accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Peters accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Peters commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.