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Optometry

Robert S. Patterson, OD

Sees patients in Chattanooga, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Robert S. Patterson, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Chattanooga, TN. NPI 1194756577. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Robert S. Patterson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
33Years since medical school (graduated 1993)
Southern College Of OptometryMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Dr. Torrey J. Carlson and AssociatesGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Robert S. Patterson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Chattanooga, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Robert S. Patterson's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Robert S. Patterson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert S. Patterson 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 Robert S. Patterson?
(423) 899-8626, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Robert S. Patterson's NPI number?
1194756577. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Robert S. Patterson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Robert S. Patterson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Dr. Torrey J. Carlson and Associates21 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Chattanooga

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chattanooga, TN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolSouthern College Of Optometry
Graduation year1993
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1194756577
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians