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Gastroenterology

Alan F. Shikoh, MD

Works at hospitals in Chattanooga, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Alan F. Shikoh, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1651 Gunbarrel Rd, Suite 102, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Phone: (423) 308-0390. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Alan F. Shikoh had 712 Original Medicare patients and 1,664 services. NPI 1316013121. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alan F. Shikoh, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Alan F. Shikoh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alan F. Shikoh 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 Alan F. Shikoh see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 712 Original Medicare patients and 1,664 services for Alan F. Shikoh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Alan F. Shikoh's NPI number?
1316013121. 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 Alan F. Shikoh, 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 patients712
Services billed to Medicare1,664
Different services or procedures57
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)469 services
  2. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)212 services
  3. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)185 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)157 services
  5. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)151 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%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Chronic kidney disease23%

Hospitals where Alan F. Shikoh works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alan F. Shikoh 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Alan F. Shikoh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Alan F. Shikoh as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Galen Medical Group, PC125 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Chattanooga

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

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Other clinicians in Galen Medical Group, PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1316013121
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians