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Internal Medicine

Kristen Joels, MD

Works at hospitals in Ringgold, GA · Chattanooga, TN · Georgia, Tennessee

Summary

Kristen Joels, MD (Internal Medicine) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Ringgold, GA and Chattanooga, TN. NPI 1437169711. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristen Joels, 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

Internal MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
28Years since medical school (graduated 1998)
East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Memorial Health Partners Foundation IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Kristen Joels work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Kristen Joels at 2 hospitals: Commonspirit-Memorial Hospital-North Georgia and Memorial Healthcare System, Inc. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Kristen Joels see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Chattanooga, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Kristen Joels's specialty?
Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
Does Kristen Joels accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen Joels 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 Kristen Joels?
(423) 414-3586, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Kristen Joels's NPI number?
1437169711. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Kristen Joels works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristen Joels at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kristen Joels is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristen Joels as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Memorial Health Partners Foundation Inc485 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Chattanooga

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolEast Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine
Graduation year1998
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437169711
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Sources

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