RICHARD W. BRACKETT MD – NPI #1568564672
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

RICHARD BRACKETT is a physician located in CHATTANOOGA, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568564672 to RICHARD BRACKETT on September 01, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RR0500X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Jan 16, 2013. 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 BRACKETT below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD W. BRACKETT

NPI Number
1568564672
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD W. BRACKETT
Credentials
MD
Primary location
6145 SHALLOWFORD RD
STE 102
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Phone: (423) 893-6890 Fax: (423) 648-1115
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RICHARD BRACKETT

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDTN4110715
MEDICAIDTN3731246
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
207RR0500X
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary)
TN 16562

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1985
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 BRACKETT is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC
      2525 DESALES AVE
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

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