Richard Brackett, MD
NPI 1568564672 · Rheumatology Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Brackett, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1568564672).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568564672
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16562 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,914 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,281 | $121 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 466 | $13 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 450 | $121 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, Each Additional Hour96415 | 117 | $26 |
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 112 | $66 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 79 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 393 | 129 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 354 | 123 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 245 | 81 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 185 | 49 |
| Meloxicam | 177 | 56 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 134 | 42 |
| Allopurinol | 97 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,965 across 139 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-01
- Last updated
- 2013-01-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Brackett's NPI number?
- Richard Brackett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568564672, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Brackett's specialty?
- Richard Brackett is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Brackett located?
- Richard Brackett's practice location on file with NPPES is 6145 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
- What is Richard Brackett's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Brackett is (423) 893-6890.
- Does Richard Brackett accept Medicare?
- Richard Brackett is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Brackett's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Brackett's NPI (1568564672) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-01-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.