Bruce Thompson, M.D.
NPI 1396785457 · Family Medicine Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Thompson, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1396785457).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396785457
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26968 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
772 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 157 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 149 | $83 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 125 | $13 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 61 | $40 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 55 | $3 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 225 | 185 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 73 | 60 |
| Cephalexin | 58 | 56 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 46 | 42 |
| Methylprednisolone | 33 | 21 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 32 | 30 |
| Fluconazole | 31 | 26 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-07
- Last updated
- 2024-05-23
- Certified
- 2024-05-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Thompson's NPI number?
- Bruce Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396785457, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Thompson's specialty?
- Bruce Thompson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Thompson located?
- Bruce Thompson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3520 Cummiings Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37419-2103.
- What is Bruce Thompson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Thompson is (423) 822-5942.
- Does Bruce Thompson accept Medicare?
- Bruce Thompson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Thompson's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Thompson's NPI (1396785457) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.