Mark Elam, MD
NPI 1669559035 · Specialist · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Elam, MD is a Specialist provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1669559035).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669559035
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036147 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
766 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 367 | $28 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 286 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 40 | $100 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 37 | $9 |
| Administration of Pneumococcal VaccineG0009 | 36 | $29 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$100 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 93 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 313 | 39 |
| Lisinopril | 159 | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 104 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 93 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 92 | 12 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 90 | — |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40 across 2 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)
- 800 Professional BlvdDalton, GA 30720-2536Phone: (706) 278-3884
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2023-03-20
- Certified
- 2023-03-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Elam's NPI number?
- Mark Elam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669559035, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Elam's specialty?
- Mark Elam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Mark Elam located?
- Mark Elam's practice location on file with NPPES is 9702 Chestnut Hill Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37421-4815.
- What is Mark Elam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Elam is (706) 226-5446.
- Does Mark Elam accept Medicare?
- Mark Elam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Elam's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Elam's NPI (1669559035) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.