Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stuart Ginther, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Nephrology Physician · Chattanooga, TN

  • NPI 1194776799
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 71.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
251 N Lyerly St, Suite 100
Chattanooga, TN 374042739
(423) 826-8000
fax (423) 702-7915
Mailing address
2300 E 3Rd St Ste B
Chattanooga, TN 374042700

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 28, 2010
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #41070 · Georgia #057627
Medicaid
TN #3814204

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194776799. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
9,687
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$362,216
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 671 482 $8
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level 670 478 $6
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury 650 469 $5
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 591 455 $119
J0885 Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units 580 14 $8
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 577 397 $8
83970 Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) level 517 371 $40
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 509 185 $113
81003 Automated urinalysis test 471 360 $2
84550 Uric acid level, blood 458 346 $4

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Chattanooga Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 255. This provider delivers 38× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$150
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 4 $96.95
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 2 $37.69
Amgen INC. 1 $15.18
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 1 $0.37

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$150
Education
$0

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
911
Patients
242
Total drug cost
$24,712
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Calcitriol Generic 200 59 $3,367
Furosemide Generic 98 35 $715
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 87 24 $911
Potassium Chloride Generic 77 30 $2,746
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 65 25 $549
Spironolactone Generic 56 19 $847
Lisinopril Generic 51 17 $504
Losartan Potassium Generic 50 19 $885
Cinacalcet Hcl Generic 40 0 $8,149
Bumetanide Generic 35 0 $2,986

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Stuart Ginther's medical specialty?
Dr. Stuart Ginther practices Nephrology Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Stuart Ginther practice?
Dr. Stuart Ginther practices at 251 N Lyerly St, Chattanooga, TN 374042739. Office phone: 4238268000.
What is Dr. Stuart Ginther's NPI?
Dr. Stuart Ginther's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194776799, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stuart Ginther accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stuart Ginther accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stuart Ginther commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: 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); Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury (HCPCS 82570). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.