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Dr. David Joseph Wallace , MD

Neurological Surgery • Chattanooga, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Wallace, MD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Chattanooga, TN. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from Rush Medical College Of Rush University in 2012, Dr. Wallace delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 979 E 3RD ST STE C-290.

Dr. Wallace maintains professional affiliations with Erlanger Health, Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

979 E 3rd St Ste C-290

Chattanooga, TN 374032136

Telephone 4232652233
Fax 4237568265
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Rush Medical College Of Rush University

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Chattanooga, TN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs -14.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.3 Yrs
State Avg: 24.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Chattanooga, TN (202 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
20.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
56.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wallace (14 Years) 14 Yrs
Chattanooga Specialty Average (28.3 Years) 28.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
71 71 $350.00 $153.26
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
58 56 $296.00 $119.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
40 33 $229.00 $117.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
35 33 $154.00 $82.60
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion
29 14 $538.00 $229.68
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
15 15 $438.00 $160.69
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
14 14 $156.00 $72.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-12-18
Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License TN 61102

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Neurological Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License IL 125062133

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

State License TX BP10054957

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Erlanger Health

2600 Taft Hwy, Signal Mountain, TN 373772777

Phone: 4237789434

Erlanger Health

979 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 374032136

Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority

1010 E Thrid St, Chattanooga, TN 37403

Phone: 4235531823

Secondary Practice Locations

7703 Floyd Curl Dr, Mc 7843 - Medical School Building

San Antonio, TX 782293901

Phone: 2105675625

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

14 Associated Practitioners
Kaitlin Sims

Physician Assistant

NPI 1033754700
Joel Morrison , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1083010615

Physician Assistant

Erin Neely , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1134513484

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1184714180

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Timothy Strait , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1366530362

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Gallagher , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1427147214

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 12, 2021

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST STE C-290, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032136 (Tel: 4232652233)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 12, 2021

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST STE C-290, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032136 (Tel: 4232652233)

NPI Profile Active June 08, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 08, 2016

Registered at 7703 FLOYD CURL DR, MC 7843 - MEDICAL SCHOOL BUILDING, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782293901 (Tel: 2105675625)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 08, 2016

Registered at 7703 FLOYD CURL DR, # MC7843, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782293901 (Tel: 2105675625)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 08, 2016

Recorded as DAVID WALLACE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 08, 2016

Neurological Surgery (License #125062133 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 26, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1487918322
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 26, 2012
Last Update: February 12, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

979 E 3rd St Ste C-290

Chattanooga, TN 374032136

Phone: 4232652233

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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