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- 975 E 3Rd St, Box 376, Chattanooga, TN 37403
About Robert Briggs
Robert S. Briggs, NP is a nurse practitioner — family based in Chattanooga, TN. Robert is also listed as specializing in registered nurse. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 754 Medicare patients across 816 services. The services billed most often include use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement, and biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205814738.
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) 778-7234
- Email not available
Practice Locations
975 E 3RD ST BOX 376
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family 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
- Common cold
- Diabetes
- Flu
- High blood pressure
- Sinus infection
- UTI
Allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
Digestive
Digestive health
- Acid reflux
- IBS
- Viral gastroenteritis
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Men's health
Mental health
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
Nerve & spine
Neurological
Pain
Pain & spine
Pediatric infections
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Respiratory
Skin
Sleep
Urinary health
Women's health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical exam
- Routine blood work
- Sick visit
- Sports physical
- Suture removal
- Vaccination
Allergies
Chronic condition care
- Chronic disease management visit
- Diabetic Foot Care
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin spots
Diagnostic screening
- Bone density scan ordering
- Colon cancer screening ordering
- Mammogram ordering
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Injections
Injury care
- Sprain and Strain Care
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- COVID-19 testing
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Lifestyle counseling
Mental health
- Mental Health Evaluation
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Minor surgery
- Minor laceration repair
Neurological care
Occupational health
- DOT Physical
Pain management
Physical exams
- School Physical
Prescriptions
- Prescription Refill
Preventative care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Travel Vaccines for Kids
- Well-child visit
Preventative exams
- Camp Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Respiratory care
Screenings
- TB test
Sexual health
- PrEP consultation
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin procedures
- Mole Check
- Skin biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Urgent care
- Splinting of minor injuries
- Tick Removal
Weight management
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Women's health
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Well-woman exam
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
816 services · 754 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis | Procedure | 38222 |
70 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
55 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Needle biopsy of liver through skin | Procedure | 47000 |
47 | Too few peers to compare |
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
33 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
29 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin | Procedure | 32408 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
| Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes | Procedure | 38505 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Drainage of fluid collection of abdominal cavity by tube using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49406 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32557 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Needle biopsy of kidney | Procedure | 50200 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
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 nurse practitioners at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
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 — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Chattanooga 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis 5
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Robert S. Briggs's specialty?
Robert S. Briggs is a nurse practitioner in Chattanooga, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Robert S. Briggs?
Robert S. Briggs is listed at 975 E 3Rd St Box 376, Chattanooga, TN 37403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Robert S. Briggs?
The number on file is (423) 778-7234. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Robert S. Briggs's NPI number?
Robert S. Briggs's National Provider Identifier is 1205814738. 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 Robert S. Briggs's education?
Robert S. Briggs attended Other, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Robert S. Briggs been practicing?
Robert S. Briggs has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Robert S. Briggs known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert S. Briggs performs procedures including biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis, aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance and needle biopsy of liver through skin; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement and limited or follow-up ct scan; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Robert S. Briggs confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert S. Briggs. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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