Dr David R Wharton, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Chattanooga, TN

Dr David R Wharton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Tennessee River Physicians, Pllc and his current practice location is 975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 778-7296.

Dr David R Wharton is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 17079) 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 1780624882.

Contact Information

Dr David R Wharton, MD
975 E 3rd St,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2103
(423) 778-7296
(423) 778-8068



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David R Wharton
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience42 Years
Location975 E 3rd St, 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:
  • Dr David R Wharton attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780624882
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133259112
  • Enrollment ID: I20100618000005

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David R Wharton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780624882NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 17079 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Parkridge Medical CenterChattanooga, TNHospital
Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tennessee River Physicians, Pllc802238734965

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Entity NameN Middle Tn Emergency Physicians Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700214855
PECOS PAC ID: 0345479754
Enrollment ID: O20140206000137

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Entity NameSpring Creek Emergency Physicians Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275961799
PECOS PAC ID: 8729218110
Enrollment ID: O20140304001787

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Entity NameTennessee River Physicians, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396282463
PECOS PAC ID: 8022387349
Enrollment ID: O20170629002555

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Entity NameEmergency Medicine Services Of Tn, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720785884
PECOS PAC ID: 3173989837
Enrollment ID: O20230523000265

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David R Wharton, MD
707 Mount Olive Rd,
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750-2926

Ph: (706) 820-0286
Dr David R Wharton, MD
975 E 3rd St,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2103

Ph: (423) 778-7296

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Emergency Medicine Doctors in Chattanooga, TN

Joseph Kerby Gray, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2525 De Sales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-495-2525    
Ronald A. Gracy Ii, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 941 Spring Creek Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37412
Phone: 423-894-7870    Fax: 865-539-8008
Dr. Jocelyn May De Guzman, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1755 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: 423-680-8534    
Dr. Jeffrey Durant Clinkscales, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone: 423-778-7628    
Dr. Shelley L Murphy, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1018 Blackford Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone: 423-778-7000    
Samuel Wilson,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-697-0014    Fax: 423-648-6280
Dr. James B Bardoner, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone: 423-778-7296    Fax: 423-778-8086

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