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Rheumatology

Lizeth J. Romero, MD

Works at hospitals in Chattanooga, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Lizeth J. Romero, MD is a rheumatologist at 2600 Taft Hwy, Suite 100, Signal Mountain, TN 37377. Phone: (423) 778-9434. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lizeth J. Romero had 56 Original Medicare patients and 734 services. NPI 1396983524. 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.

  • Specialty: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 2600 Taft Hwy, Suite 100, Signal Mountain, TN 37377 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (423) 778‑9434
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Erlanger Medical Center
  • Group practice: Erlanger Health
  • Medical school: Temple University School Of Medicine · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lizeth J. Romero, 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 Lizeth J. Romero accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lizeth J. Romero 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 Lizeth J. Romero see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 56 Original Medicare patients and 734 services for Lizeth J. Romero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lizeth J. Romero's NPI number?
1396983524. 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 Lizeth J. Romero, 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 patients56
Services billed to Medicare734
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)83 services
  2. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)24 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)14 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Anxiety43%
  • Osteoporosis34%
  • Chronic kidney disease32%

Hospitals where Lizeth J. Romero works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lizeth J. Romero 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 Lizeth J. Romero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lizeth J. Romero as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Erlanger Health507 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Tennessee

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tennessee — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Erlanger Health

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTemple University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396983524
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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