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- 5616 Brainerd Rd, Suite 208, Chattanooga, TN 37411
About Dr. Huffman
Based in Chattanooga, TN, David M. Huffman, MD is listed in the NPI registry under endocrinology. David graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1982. David is also listed as specializing in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 1,751 Medicare patients across 3,473 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, hemoglobin a1c level, and continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report. NPI 1811101256 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) 265-3561
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5616 BRAINERD RD SUITE 208
Chattanooga, TN 37411
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism 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
- Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- PCOS
- Thyroid problems
Adrenal
Adrenal disorders
- Adrenal Fatigue
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Adrenal mass
- Cushing's Syndrome
Blood sugar disorders
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Gestational diabetes
- Low Blood Sugar
- Prediabetes
Bone and calcium disorders
- High calcium
- Low Calcium
- Vitamin D deficiency
Bones
- Soft Bones
Diabetes
Endocrine tumors
Hormone disorders
- Early or delayed puberty
- Excess facial or body hair
- Gynecomastia
- Perimenopause
- Testosterone deficiency
Hormones
Metabolic disorders
- High cholesterol
- Metabolic syndrome
Metabolism
- Fatty liver disease
- Insulin Resistance
- Unexplained Weight Gain
Parathyroid
Pituitary
- Acromegaly
- Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
Pituitary disorders
- Extreme Thirst and Urination
- High Prolactin
- Pituitary Tumor
- Short stature and growth concerns
Thyroid
- Thyroiditis
Thyroid disorders
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid cancer
- Thyroid eye disease
- Thyroid nodules
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Insulin pump management
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Weight loss management
Adrenal
- 24-Hour Urine Cortisol Test
- Aldosterone and Renin Blood Test
- Urine Metanephrines Test
Adrenal evaluations
- Adrenal Gland Suppression Test
- Cortisol Testing
Blood sugar management
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Placement
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Glucose screening test
Bone evaluations
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Parathyroid Hormone Test
Bone treatments
- Bisphosphonate Infusion for Bones
- Bone Building Injections
Diabetes
- Automated Insulin System Setup
- Blood Ketone Monitoring
- C-Peptide Test
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Data Review
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Starting Insulin Therapy
Diabetes education
- Diabetes Self-Management Education
Diabetes preventive care
Genetic evaluations
- Genetic Testing for Endocrine Tumors
Hormone treatments
- Estrogen and Progesterone Therapy
- Growth Hormone Injections
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Hormones
- Gender-affirming care consultation
Metabolic evaluations
- Cholesterol and Lipid Blood Panel
Metabolism
- Fasting Insulin Test
Parathyroid
- Parathyroid Scan
Pituitary
- Growth Hormone Stimulation Test
Pituitary evaluations
- Prolactin Blood Test
- Water Deprivation Test
Thyroid
- Thyroid Cyst Alcohol Ablation
- Thyroid Uptake and Scan
Thyroid procedures
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
- Thyroid Antibody Testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Thyroid Medication Adjustment
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Radiofrequency Ablation
Weight & Metabolism
- Weight loss medication consult
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,473 services · 1,751 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
48 | As often as other peers in Endocrinology |
| Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report | Treatment | 95251 |
663 | More than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
185 | More than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin | Treatment | 95249 |
25 | More often than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
1,157 | More than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
836 | More than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument | Lab test | 82962 |
383 | More often than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
81 | Less often than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | Office visit | 99457 |
66 | Less often than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Endocrinology |
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 endocrinology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other endocrinology specialists in Chattanooga 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Huffman?
Dr. Huffman is an endocrinology in Chattanooga, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Huffman's address?
Dr. Huffman is listed at 5616 Brainerd Rd Suite 208, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Huffman?
The number on file is (423) 265-3561. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Huffman's NPI number?
Dr. Huffman's National Provider Identifier is 1811101256. 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
Where did Dr. Huffman train?
Dr. Huffman attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Huffman been practicing?
Dr. Huffman has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Huffman perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Huffman performs imaging including ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue; provides treatments such as continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report and assessment of emotional or behavioral problems, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Huffman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Huffman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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