Quick answers
- Does Tess K. McKinney accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tess K. McKinney 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 Tess K. McKinney see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 182 Original Medicare patients and 191 services for Tess K. McKinney. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tess K. McKinney's NPI number?
- 1922687821. 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 Tess K. McKinney, 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 | 182 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 191 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)110 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)38 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)24 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%
- Arthritis64%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Depression43%
- Diabetes42%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tess K. McKinney is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1067 Riverfront Pkwy, Suite 201Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 954‑7177
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tess K. McKinney as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southeast Medical Group, P.C.141 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Chattanooga
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chattanooga, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southeast Medical Group, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922687821 |
| 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
- 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