Donald Paul Hetzel, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Chattanooga, TN

Donald Paul Hetzel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Galen Medical Group, Pc and his current practice location is 2515 Desales Ave, Suite 206, Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 698-8101.

Donald Paul Hetzel is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 23458) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1932181245.

Contact Information

Donald Paul Hetzel, MD
2515 Desales Ave, Suite 206,
Chattanooga, TN 37404-1100
(423) 698-8101
(423) 698-3450



Physician's Profile

Full NameDonald Paul Hetzel
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience41 Years
Location2515 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Donald Paul Hetzel attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932181245
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/02/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123078458
  • Enrollment ID: I20101109001336

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Donald Paul Hetzel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932181245NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 27569 (Georgia)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 23458 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Healthcare System, IncChattanooga, TNHospital
Parkridge Medical CenterChattanooga, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Galen Medical Group, Pc2668377391126

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameGalen Medical Group, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346250057
PECOS PAC ID: 2668377391
Enrollment ID: O20031204001027

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Donald Paul Hetzel, MD
1540 Gulf Blvd Unit 2003,
Clearwater, FL 33767-2964

Ph: (423) 265-0583
Donald Paul Hetzel, MD
2515 Desales Ave, Suite 206,
Chattanooga, TN 37404-1100

Ph: (423) 698-8101

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Chattanooga, TN

Dr. Pamela Rani Sud, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 725 Glenwood Drive, Suite E-500, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-495-2635    Fax: 423-495-2638
David Shved, D.O.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone: 423-778-5179    Fax: 423-778-2108
Megan J Coylewright, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone: 423-778-8258    
Dr. Charles Robert Bosshardt, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2515 Desales Ave Ste 206, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-698-8101    Fax: 423-698-3450
Dr. Elise Helene Marshall, DO
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 605 Glenwood Dr Ste 300, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-495-2690    Fax: 423-495-2698
Dr. Joshua Warner Hornsby, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 979 E 3rd St Ste A-440, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone: 423-778-2867    Fax: 423-778-2866
Dr. Donald Franklin Mackler, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 721 Glenwood Dr, Ste. W552, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-629-6258    Fax: 423-629-9531

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