HEATHER M. WHALEY MD – NPI #1558536987
Emergency Medicine

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

HEATHER WHALEY is a physician located in CHATTANOOGA, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558536987 to HEATHER WHALEY on April 27, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Dec 16, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for HEATHER WHALEY below.

NPI Profile for
HEATHER M. WHALEY

NPI Number
1558536987
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
HEATHER M. WHALEY
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Phone: (423) 778-7628 Fax:
Mailing address
725 GLENWOOD DRIVE
SUITE E-487
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Phone: (423) 697-0014 Fax: (423) 648-6280
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 16, 2021

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine (Primary)
GA 64490

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
HEATHER WHALEY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER
      1200 MEMORIAL DRIVE
      DALTON, GA 30720
    • MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC
      2525 DESALES AVE
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
    • TENNOVA HEALTH CARE-CLEVELAND
      2305 CHAMBLISS AVE NW
      CLEVELAND, TN 37311

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