Quick answers
- Does Whitman S. Dowlen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Whitman S. Dowlen 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 Whitman S. Dowlen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 813 Original Medicare patients and 892 services for Whitman S. Dowlen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Whitman S. Dowlen's NPI number?
- 1255751350. 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 Whitman S. Dowlen, 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 | 813 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 892 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)512 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)226 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)116 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 disease53%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Diabetes44%
Hospitals where Whitman S. Dowlen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Whitman S. Dowlen 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
- Memorial Healthcare System, IncChattanooga, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 440091
Practice locations
Addresses where Whitman S. Dowlen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 495‑2525
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Whitman S. Dowlen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Chattanooga Emergency Medicine PLLC14 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.
Other clinicians in Chattanooga Emergency Medicine PLLC
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 | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255751350 |
| 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