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- 605 Glenwood Drive, Suite 105, Chi Memorial Thoracic Oncology Associates, Chattanooga, TN 37404
About Dr. Headrick
James R. Headrick, MD is a healthcare provider in Chattanooga, TN specializing in cardiac surgery. James trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1991. James is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows James provided 616 services to 608 patients. The services billed most often include exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 3 or more lymph nodes, irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope, and needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope. This provider record is associated with NPI 1104812817.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (423) 495-5864
- Email not available
Practice Locations
605 GLENWOOD DRIVE, SUITE 105 CHI MEMORIAL THORACIC ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
616 services · 608 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 3 or more lymph nodes | Procedure | 31653 |
50 | More than most peers in Cardiac Surgery |
| Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | Procedure | 31624 |
47 | More than most peers in Cardiac Surgery |
| Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope | Procedure | 31629 |
46 | More than most peers in Cardiac Surgery |
| Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31627 |
45 | More than most peers in Cardiac Surgery |
| Destruction of growth or narrowing of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31641 |
43 | Too few peers to compare |
| Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | Procedure | 31628 |
43 | More than most peers in Cardiac Surgery |
| Exam of lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31623 |
42 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound | Procedure | 31654 |
38 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31622 |
26 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Surgery |
| Removal of chest cavity lining and lung lining using an endoscope | Procedure | 32652 |
18 | As often as other peers in Cardiac Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 cardiac surgeons in Chattanooga 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1991 at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Dr. Headrick's specialty?
Dr. Headrick is a cardiac surgeon in Chattanooga, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Cardiac Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Headrick?
Dr. Headrick is listed at 605 Glenwood Drive, Suite 105 Chi Memorial Thoracic Oncology Associates, 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. Headrick?
The number on file is (423) 495-5864. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Headrick?
Dr. Headrick's National Provider Identifier is 1104812817. 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. Headrick's medical education?
Dr. Headrick attended University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Headrick have?
Dr. Headrick has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Headrick known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Headrick performs procedures including exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 3 or more lymph nodes, irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope and needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement and 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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