Quick answers
- Does Kelsey R. Budd accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kelsey R. Budd accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kelsey R. Budd see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,371 Original Medicare patients and 4,900 services for Kelsey R. Budd. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kelsey R. Budd's NPI number?
- 1073931101. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kelsey R. Budd, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 3,371 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,900 |
| Different services or procedures | 179 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)1,045 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)342 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)241 services
- Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (70553)195 services
- Mri scan of brain without contrast (70551)192 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis60%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Diabetes37%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
Hospitals where Kelsey R. Budd works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kelsey R. Budd at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Commonspirit-Memorial Hospital-North GeorgiaRinggold, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110236
- Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440104
- Hamilton Medical CenterDalton, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110001
- Memorial Healthcare System, IncChattanooga, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 440091
- Parkridge Medical CenterChattanooga, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440156
Practice locations
Addresses where Kelsey R. Budd is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2051 Hamill RdHixson, TN 37343 (423) 495‑7100
- 2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 495‑4430
- 4700 Battlefield PkwyRinggold, GA 30736 (866) 730‑5619
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kelsey R. Budd as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Diagnostic Imaging Consultants Inc14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Hixson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hixson, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Diagnostic Imaging Consultants Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073931101 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians