Laura Youngblood, MD
NPI 1194968776 · Hospitalist Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Youngblood, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1194968776).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194968776
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 47855 (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 tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
338 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 115 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 86 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 57 | $162 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 40 | $105 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 29 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-13
- Last updated
- 2013-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Youngblood's NPI number?
- Laura Youngblood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194968776, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Youngblood's specialty?
- Laura Youngblood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Youngblood located?
- Laura Youngblood's practice location on file with NPPES is 960 E. Third Street, Suite #208, Chattanooga, TN 37403.
- What is Laura Youngblood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Youngblood is (423) 778-2550.
- Does Laura Youngblood accept Medicare?
- Laura Youngblood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Youngblood's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Youngblood's NPI (1194968776) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.