Quick answers
- Does Richard W. Brackett accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard W. Brackett 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 Richard W. Brackett see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 750 Original Medicare patients and 181,532 services for Richard W. Brackett. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard W. Brackett's NPI number?
- 1568564672. 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 Richard W. Brackett, 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 | 750 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 181,532 |
| Different services or procedures | 78 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)96,800 services
- Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (J3262)32,680 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)18,425 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)5,740 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)5,280 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Osteoporosis36%
- Diabetes28%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Hospitals where Richard W. Brackett works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard W. Brackett 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.
- Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440104
- 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 Richard W. Brackett is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2440 Julian Dr NECleveland, TN 37312 (423) 250‑5551
- 6145 Shallowford Rd, Suite 102Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 893‑6890
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard W. Brackett as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scenic City Rheumatology, PLLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Tennessee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tennessee — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scenic City Rheumatology, 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 | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568564672 |
| 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