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Family Practice

Donald K. Zeigler, MD

Works at hospitals in Chattanooga, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Donald K. Zeigler, MD is a family doctor at 4015 Highwood Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415. Phone: (423) 451-7623. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Donald K. Zeigler had 246 Original Medicare patients and 1,072 services. NPI 1790700771. 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 Donald K. Zeigler, 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 Donald K. Zeigler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald K. Zeigler 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 Donald K. Zeigler see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 246 Original Medicare patients and 1,072 services for Donald K. Zeigler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Donald K. Zeigler's NPI number?
1790700771. 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 Donald K. Zeigler, 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 patients246
Services billed to Medicare1,072
Different services or procedures15
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients79

Most frequent services

  1. Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a (G0179)395 services
  2. Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)361 services
  3. Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and (G0180)129 services
  4. Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99350)79 services
  5. Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99344)27 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 cholesterol63%
  • Arthritis63%
  • Depression56%
  • Anxiety55%
  • Alzheimer's disease or dementia46%

Hospitals where Donald K. Zeigler works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald K. Zeigler 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 Donald K. Zeigler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Donald K. Zeigler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Doctors Home Visits Inc2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Chattanooga

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

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Other clinicians in Doctors Home Visits Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1790700771
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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