Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Whitney Black, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hospitalist Physician · Chattanooga, TN

  • NPI 1497990170
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 94.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2525 Desales Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 495-7404
fax (423) 495-2625
Mailing address
1949 Gunbarrel Road, Suite 230
Chattanooga, TN 37421

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 5, 2018
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #50991

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497990170. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
423
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$70,421
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 398 385 $164
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 25 23 $202

In context: peer comparison

Among 67 peers in this city , average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 3.2× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Whitney Black's medical specialty?
Dr. Whitney Black practices Internal Medicine Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Whitney Black practice?
Dr. Whitney Black practices at 2525 Desales Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Office phone: 4234957404.
What is Dr. Whitney Black's NPI?
Dr. Whitney Black's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497990170, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Whitney Black accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Whitney Black accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Whitney Black commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.