Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Payton Garlington work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Payton Garlington at 2 hospitals: Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital and Shelby Baptist Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Payton Garlington see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Chattanooga, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Payton Garlington's specialty?
- Medicare lists Emergency Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does Payton Garlington accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Payton Garlington accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Payton Garlington?
- (423) 778-8700, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Payton Garlington's NPI number?
- 1164127635. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Payton Garlington works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Payton Garlington at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Erlanger Bledsoe HospitalPikeville, TN · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 441306
- Shelby Baptist Medical CenterAlabaster, AL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 010016
Practice locations
Addresses where Payton Garlington is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1751 Gunbarrel RdChattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 778‑8700
- 975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 778‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Payton Garlington as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Tennessee River Physicians, PLLC66 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Chattanooga
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chattanooga, TN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164127635 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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