Quick answers
- Does Bessie Ingram-Nunally accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bessie Ingram-Nunally 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 Bessie Ingram-Nunally see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 391 Original Medicare patients and 1,084 services for Bessie Ingram-Nunally. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bessie Ingram-Nunally's NPI number?
- 1720069578. 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 Bessie Ingram-Nunally, 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 | 391 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,084 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)455 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)191 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)98 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)56 services
- Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)52 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%
- Arthritis63%
- Diabetes51%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
Hospitals where Bessie Ingram-Nunally works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bessie Ingram-Nunally 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
- Erlanger Murphy Medical CenterMurphy, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341328
- Parkridge Medical CenterChattanooga, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440156
Practice locations
Addresses where Bessie Ingram-Nunally is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2300 Patterson StNashville, TN 37203 (615) 342‑1000
- 2333 McCallie AveChattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 698‑6061
- 251 N Lyerly StChattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 648‑7770
- 251 N Lyerly St, Suite 300Chattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 648‑7770
- 975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 266‑1490
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bessie Ingram-Nunally as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Erlanger Health507 clinicians in the group
- Hospital Medicine Services of TN LLC275 clinicians in the group
- Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority146 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other emergency medicine doctors in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Erlanger Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Emory University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720069578 |
| 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