STUART G. GINTHER M.D. – NPI #1194776799
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

STUART GINTHER is a physician located in CHATTANOOGA, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1194776799 to STUART GINTHER on May 16, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on May 28, 2010. 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 STUART GINTHER below.

NPI Profile for
STUART G. GINTHER

NPI Number
1194776799
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
STUART G. GINTHER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
251 N LYERLY ST
SUITE 100
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-2739
Phone: (423) 826-8000 Fax: (423) 702-7915
Mailing address
2300 E 3RD ST STE B
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-2700
Phone: (423) 702-7900 Fax: (423) 702-7905
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for STUART GINTHER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTN3814204
Taxonomy Code(s)

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Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)
TN 41070

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Additional Information

Education
WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - Graduated 2001
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
STUART GINTHER 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
    • PARKRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
      2333 MCCALLIE AVE
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
    • TENNOVA HEALTH CARE-CLEVELAND
      2305 CHAMBLISS AVE NW
      CLEVELAND, TN 37311
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DCI CHATTANOOGA 3RD ST
      1425 EAST THIRD STREET
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
    • DCI CHATTANOOGA BROAD ST
      3555 BROAD ST.
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37409

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