Thomas Sweets, MD
NPI 1174849665 · Internal Medicine Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Sweets, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1174849665).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174849665
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 48748 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
296 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 156 | $109 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 69 | $105 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 23 | $111 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 20 | $161 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 16 | $160 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 42 | 39 |
| Cefdinir | 33 | 32 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 28 | 28 |
| Furosemide | 23 | 23 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 22 | 22 |
| Azithromycin | 21 | 21 |
| Omeprazole | 21 | 21 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 704 Oxford RdChattanooga, TN 37405-2104Phone: (513) 706-1961
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-09
- Last updated
- 2021-06-30
- Certified
- 2021-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Sweets's NPI number?
- Thomas Sweets's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174849665, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Sweets's specialty?
- Thomas Sweets is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Sweets located?
- Thomas Sweets's practice location on file with NPPES is 6401 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421-5406.
- What is Thomas Sweets's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Sweets is (423) 893-6500.
- Does Thomas Sweets accept Medicare?
- Thomas Sweets is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Sweets's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Sweets's NPI (1174849665) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.