Richard Peters, MD
NPI 1912982711 · Internal Medicine Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Peters, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1912982711).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912982711
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22106 (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
4,294 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 | 831 | $119 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 561 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 492 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 457 | $13 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 346 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 282 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 160 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 524 | 142 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 469 | 131 |
| Losartan Potassium | 383 | 108 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 344 | 90 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 313 | 89 |
| Omeprazole | 260 | 69 |
| Gabapentin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-14
- Last updated
- 2009-01-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Peters's NPI number?
- Richard Peters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912982711, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Peters's specialty?
- Richard Peters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Peters located?
- Richard Peters's practice location on file with NPPES is 3370 Jenkins Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
- What is Richard Peters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Peters is (423) 648-8005.
- Does Richard Peters accept Medicare?
- Richard Peters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Peters's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Peters's NPI (1912982711) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-01-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.