Quick answers
- Does James R. Headrick Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Headrick Jr. 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 James R. Headrick Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 144 Original Medicare patients and 660 services for James R. Headrick Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James R. Headrick Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1104812817. 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 James R. Headrick Jr., 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 | 144 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 660 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 3 or more lymph nodes (31653)50 services
- Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope (31624)47 services
- Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope (31629)46 services
- Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope (31627)45 services
- Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement (77012)45 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)60%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- COPD48%
Hospitals where James R. Headrick Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Headrick Jr. 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.
- Affiliate of Vitruvian HealthCleveland, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440185
- 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
- Rhea Medical CenterDayton, TN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 441310
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Headrick Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 605 Glenwood Dr, Suite 105Chattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 495‑2555
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Headrick Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Memorial Health Partners Foundation Inc485 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Cardiac Surgeryprimary
- Thoracic Surgeryalso
Other cardiac surgeons in Tennessee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tennessee — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Memorial Health Partners Foundation Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104812817 |
| 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