Richard Morrison, MD
NPI 1235127762 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Morrison, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1235127762).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235127762
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 019972 (GA)
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 tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$596 across 9 records (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)
- 2108 E 3rd StSuite 300Chattanooga, TN 37404-2605Phone: (423) 624-5233Fax: (423) 624-4440
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-10
- Last updated
- 2024-01-25
- Certified
- 2024-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Morrison's NPI number?
- Richard Morrison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235127762, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Morrison's specialty?
- Richard Morrison is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Morrison located?
- Richard Morrison's practice location on file with NPPES is 6013 Shallowford Rd Ste 117, Chattanooga, TN 37421-1612.
- What is Richard Morrison's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Morrison is (423) 498-3570.
- Does Richard Morrison accept Medicare?
- Richard Morrison is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Morrison's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Morrison's NPI (1235127762) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.