RICHARD W. PIGG MD – NPI #1801154901
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

RICHARD PIGG is a physician located in HIXSON, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1801154901 to RICHARD PIGG on April 26, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Sep 10, 2015. 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 RICHARD PIGG below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD W. PIGG

NPI Number
1801154901
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD W. PIGG
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2051 HAMILL ROAD
SUITE 301
HIXSON, TN 37343
Phone: (423) 877-1249 Fax: (423) 870-2765
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 TN 53270
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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
RICHARD PIGG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ERLANGER MEDICAL CENTER
      975 E 3RD ST
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
    • MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC
      2525 DESALES AVE
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CHI MEMORIAL HEALTH AT HOME
      1949 GUNBARREL ROAD SUITE 250
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421

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