University Surgical Associates, PLLC
NPI 1972520963 · Surgery Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Clinic/Group Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
University Surgical Associates, PLLC is a Surgery Physician organization in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1972520963).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972520963
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Benjamin Dart, President(423) 267-0466
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician208C00000X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Pediatric Surgery Physician2086S0120X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Vascular Surgery Physician2086S0129X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Surgical Oncology Physician2086X0206X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Surgical Critical Care Physician2086S0102X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
7 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (6)
- 4700 Battlefield Pkwy Ste 210Ringgold, GA 30736-5168Phone: (423) 267-0466
- 2108 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37404-2600Phone: (423) 267-0466
- 1635 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 210Chattanooga, TN 37421-4985Phone: (423) 267-0466
- 929 Spring Creek Rd Ste 102Chattanooga, TN 37412-3974Phone: (423) 267-0466
- 7693 Rhea County Hwy Ste 8Dayton, TN 37321-6083Phone: (423) 267-0466
- 2051 Hamill Rd Ste 101Hixson, TN 37343-4653Phone: (423) 267-0466
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-16
- Last updated
- 2025-07-24
- Certified
- 2025-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is University Surgical Associates, PLLC's NPI number?
- University Surgical Associates, PLLC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972520963, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is University Surgical Associates, PLLC?
- University Surgical Associates, PLLC is classified in the NPPES registry as Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is University Surgical Associates, PLLC located?
- University Surgical Associates, PLLC's practice location on file with NPPES is 979 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136.
- What is University Surgical Associates, PLLC's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for University Surgical Associates, PLLC is (423) 267-0466.
- Does University Surgical Associates, PLLC accept Medicare?
- University Surgical Associates, PLLC is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for University Surgical Associates, PLLC?
- The authorized official listed on University Surgical Associates, PLLC's NPPES record is Benjamin Dart, President. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is University Surgical Associates, PLLC's NPI active?
- Yes — University Surgical Associates, PLLC's NPI (1972520963) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.