Christopher Etchells, MD
NPI 1134652399 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Etchells, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1134652399).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134652399
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
366 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 172 | $116 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 139 | $167 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 40 | $196 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 15 | $8 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$196 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 40 | 40 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 16 | 16 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 | 15 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | 15 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 12 | 12 |
| Azithromycin | 11 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-05
- Last updated
- 2020-07-07
- Certified
- 2020-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Etchells's NPI number?
- Christopher Etchells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134652399, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Etchells's specialty?
- Christopher Etchells is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Etchells located?
- Christopher Etchells's practice location on file with NPPES is 2525 De Sales Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404.
- What is Christopher Etchells's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Etchells is (423) 697-0014.
- Does Christopher Etchells accept Medicare?
- Christopher Etchells is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Etchells's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Etchells's NPI (1134652399) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.