Mr James Robert Headrick Jr, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Chattanooga, TN

Mr James Robert Headrick Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc and his current practice location is 605 Glenwood Drive, Suite 105, Chi Memorial Thoracic Oncology Associates, Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 495-5864.

Mr James Robert Headrick Jr is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 24097) 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 1104812817.

Contact Information

Mr James Robert Headrick Jr, MD
605 Glenwood Drive, Suite 105, Chi Memorial Thoracic Oncology Associates,
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 495-5864
(423) 495-2065



Physician's Profile

Full NameMr James Robert Headrick Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience33 Years
Location605 Glenwood Drive, Suite 105, 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:
  • Mr James Robert Headrick Jr attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104812817
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496658445
  • Enrollment ID: I20080326000284

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr James Robert Headrick Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104812817NPI-NPPES
3073584MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 24097 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Healthcare System, IncChattanooga, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc8022919570303

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Entity NameMemorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922053545
PECOS PAC ID: 8022919570
Enrollment ID: O20040116000823

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mr James Robert Headrick Jr, MD
1949 Gunbarrel Road, Suite 230,
Chattanooga, TN 37421

Ph: (423) 495-4349
Mr James Robert Headrick Jr, MD
605 Glenwood Drive, Suite 105, Chi Memorial Thoracic Oncology Associates,
Chattanooga, TN 37404

Ph: (423) 495-5864

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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Practice Location: 979 E 3rd St Ste C-520, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Brett Alex Melnikoff, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2525 Desales Ave Ste F1009, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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Matthew Richey, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2525 Desales Ave Ste F1009, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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Wilson Monroe Clements, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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