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Dermatology

Cara F. Hennings, MD

Sees patients in Chattanooga, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Cara F. Hennings, MD is a dermatologist at 1247 Riverfront Pkwy, Suite 205, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Phone: (606) 344-2036. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Cara F. Hennings had 943 Original Medicare patients and 5,275 services. NPI 1639346448. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 1247 Riverfront Pkwy, Suite 205, Chattanooga, TN 37402 · Directions
  • Phone: (606) 344‑2036
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Four Bridges Dermatology and Cosmetics PLLC
  • Medical school: Indiana University School Of Medicine · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cara F. Hennings, 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 Cara F. Hennings accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cara F. Hennings 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 Cara F. Hennings see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 943 Original Medicare patients and 5,275 services for Cara F. Hennings. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Cara F. Hennings's NPI number?
1639346448. 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 Cara F. Hennings, 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 patients943
Services billed to Medicare5,275
Different services or procedures73
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,396 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)666 services
  3. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)630 services
  4. Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)529 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)486 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 cholesterol72%
  • High blood pressure66%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Ischemic heart disease22%
  • Anxiety20%
  • Diabetes18%

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Four Bridges Dermatology and Cosmetics PLLC6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Chattanooga

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

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Other clinicians in Four Bridges Dermatology and Cosmetics PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIndiana University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639346448
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  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