Michael Tigar, MD
NPI 1790759876 · Pediatrics Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Tigar, MD is a Pediatrics Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1790759876).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790759876
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34405 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
3 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.
$450 across 21 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 (2)
- 3354 Charger DrChattanooga, TN 37409-1265Phone: (423) 265-6411Fax: (423) 877-5208
- 5864 Highway 153 Ste 112Hixson, TN 37343-5187Phone: (423) 497-5359Fax: (423) 877-5208
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-15
- Last updated
- 2023-04-13
- Certified
- 2023-04-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Tigar's NPI number?
- Michael Tigar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790759876, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Tigar's specialty?
- Michael Tigar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Tigar located?
- Michael Tigar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 302, Chattanooga, TN 37421-3291.
- What is Michael Tigar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Tigar is (423) 899-2904.
- Does Michael Tigar accept Medicare?
- Michael Tigar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Tigar's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Tigar's NPI (1790759876) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.