Joan Bang, NP
NPI 1497317937 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joan Bang, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1497317937).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497317937
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN241243 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 153 | 67 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 98 | 35 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 98 | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 92 | 40 |
| Omeprazole | 82 | 28 |
| Metformin Hcl | 67 | 24 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$201 across 3 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)
- 3824 S Highway 27La Fayette, GA 30728-3967Phone: (706) 639-9055Fax: (706) 639-9057
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-07-05
- Last updated
- 2025-05-15
- Certified
- 2025-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joan Bang's NPI number?
- Joan Bang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497317937, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joan Bang's specialty?
- Joan Bang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joan Bang located?
- Joan Bang's practice location on file with NPPES is 961 Spring Creek Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37412-3959.
- What is Joan Bang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joan Bang is (423) 892-2221.
- Does Joan Bang accept Medicare?
- Joan Bang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joan Bang's NPI active?
- Yes — Joan Bang's NPI (1497317937) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.