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Gastroenterology

Sumeet J. Bhushan, MD

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

Summary

Dr. Sumeet J. Bhushan, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1651 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Phone: (423) 308-0280. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sumeet J. Bhushan had 954 Original Medicare patients and 1,555 services. NPI 1558337451. 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 Sumeet J. Bhushan, 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 Sumeet J. Bhushan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sumeet J. Bhushan 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 Sumeet J. Bhushan see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 954 Original Medicare patients and 1,555 services for Sumeet J. Bhushan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sumeet J. Bhushan's NPI number?
1558337451. 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 Sumeet J. Bhushan, 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 patients954
Services billed to Medicare1,555
Different services or procedures64
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)308 services
  2. Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)152 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)144 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)133 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)121 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%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%

Hospitals where Sumeet J. Bhushan works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sumeet J. Bhushan 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 schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558337451
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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