Dr Paula Christine Nicola, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Chattanooga, TN

Dr Paula Christine Nicola, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She went to University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. Her current practice location is 979 E 3rd St Ste 240, Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 243-3330.

Dr Paula Christine Nicola is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD0000037970) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1659319010.

Contact Information

Dr Paula Christine Nicola, MD
979 E 3rd St Ste 240,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136
(423) 243-3330
(423) 648-6487



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paula Christine Nicola
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience22 Years
Location979 E 3rd St Ste 240, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Paula Christine Nicola attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659319010
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/10/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113020116
  • Enrollment ID: I20070313000050

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paula Christine Nicola such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659319010NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2083A0300XPreventive Medicine - Addiction Medicine 0000037970 (Tennessee)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology MD0000037970 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TNHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Paula Christine Nicola allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameEye Care Chattanooga Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801117015
PECOS PAC ID: 1456543081
Enrollment ID: O20101014000151

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Paula Christine Nicola, MD
979 E 3rd St, Suite 240,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136

Ph: (423) 243-3330
Dr Paula Christine Nicola, MD
979 E 3rd St Ste 240,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136

Ph: (423) 243-3330

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Chattanooga, TN

Dr. Thomas M Reynolds, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2158 Northgate Park Ln, Suite 302, Chattanooga, TN 37415
Phone: 423-870-4900    Fax: 423-870-5889
Carey Cameron Dozier, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 932 Spring Creek Rd, East Ridge Eye Center, Chattanooga, TN 37412
Phone: 423-894-1453    Fax: 423-899-8022
Dr. John L Stone, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7300 Jarnigan Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: 423-664-3366    Fax: 423-531-2925
Dr. Fred Marshall Gregg Iii, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 725 Glenwood Dr, Suite 892, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-624-3937    Fax: 423-629-6505
Mr. Harry M. Lawrence, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1042 E 3rd St, Ste 102, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone: 423-265-1651    Fax: 423-756-0050
Mrs. Molly R Seal, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1042 E 3rd St, Ste 102, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone: 423-265-1651    Fax: 423-756-0050
Dr. John Whitman Prenshaw, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7320 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: 423-894-5300    

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