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- 251 N Lyerly St, Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37404
About Dr. Poole
Based in Chattanooga, TN, Christopher V. Poole, MD is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. Christopher graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1998. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 10,816 services to 4,730 patients. The services billed most often include management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes, remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days, and chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month. NPI 1558368837 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (423) 826-8000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
251 N LYERLY ST SUITE 100
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
10,816 services · 4,730 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
622 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
252 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | Office visit | 99457 |
950 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | Office visit | 99454 |
926 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
892 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Urine microalbumin (protein) level | Lab test | 82043 |
551 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | Lab test | 82570 |
545 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
543 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
536 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Phosphate level | Lab test | 84100 |
526 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Chattanooga 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 6
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Poole's specialty?
Dr. Poole is a kidney specialist in Chattanooga, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Poole?
Dr. Poole is listed at 251 N Lyerly St Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Poole?
The number on file is (423) 826-8000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Poole?
Dr. Poole's National Provider Identifier is 1558368837. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Poole's medical education?
Dr. Poole attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Poole have?
Dr. Poole has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Poole known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Poole performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Poole's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Poole. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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