Active NPI 1215213863 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Derek Rigby , PA

Physician Assistant • Chattanooga, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Derek Rigby, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Chattanooga, TN. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2011, Derek Rigby delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1736 GUNBARREL RD.

Derek Rigby maintains professional affiliations with Big Horn Basin Bone And Joint, Llc, William H And Carrie Gottsche Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1736 Gunbarrel Rd

Chattanooga, TN 37421

Telephone 4237566623

Fax 4236488084

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Spine Surgery Associates, P.c. Facility NPI 1215087564

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Chattanooga, TN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs +4.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.3 Yrs

State Avg: 10.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

153 Specialists

Practicing in Chattanooga, TN (3096 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.3% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

97.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rigby (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Chattanooga Specialty Average (10.3 Years) 10.3 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	325	247	$217.75	$104.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	151	151	$352.85	$136.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	125	117	$109.07	$47.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	98	85	$137.93	$72.67
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	95	92	$117.00	$30.50
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	31	22	$7284.20	$33.06
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	26	26	$112.00	$30.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$197.00	$87.07
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	15	15	$6220.90	$93.11
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	14	14	$8606.30	$88.26
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	13	13	$18529.40	$221.81
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	11	11	$5994.70	$97.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	361	259	$197.00	$101.05
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	291	264	$117.00	$31.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	159	130	$133.00	$71.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	126	126	$303.00	$131.39
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	62	59	$112.00	$30.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$197.00	$88.72
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	28	21	$98.00	$25.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	381	268	$197.00	$100.93
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	252	244	$117.00	$31.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	136	136	$303.00	$133.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	91	84	$133.00	$71.54
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	65	65	$112.00	$30.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$197.00	$89.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	349	205	$197.00	$104.00
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	215	195	$117.00	$31.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	96	88	$133.00	$73.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	94	94	$303.00	$135.54
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	54	54	$112.00	$30.65
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	16	12	$98.00	$25.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$197.00	$90.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	274	188	$197.00	$85.98
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	182	171	$117.00	$29.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	93	82	$133.00	$59.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	87	87	$303.00	$124.92
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	43	43	$112.00	$28.74
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	16	12	$98.00	$24.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$197.00	$85.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	214	149	$197.00	$84.80
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	138	132	$117.00	$28.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	91	91	$303.00	$128.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	48	$132.12	$57.61
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	30	30	$112.00	$27.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	402	255	$88.00	$56.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	245	175	$136.00	$82.92
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers	178	141	$148.69	$67.37
G0480 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms	131	113	$195.00	$107.20
G0481 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms	50	40	$228.00	$150.39
80305 Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation	16	16	$33.00	$13.19
G0482 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms	11	11	$267.00	$177.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	564	377	$136.00	$82.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	531	354	$88.00	$56.56
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers	281	243	$150.00	$73.89
96103 Psychological testing with interpretation and report by computer	233	189	$114.00	$22.06
G0483 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms	193	180	$388.13	$238.74
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	72	16	$14.00	$0.66
G0481 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms	32	31	$228.00	$157.77
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	31	11	$20.00	$6.69
80305 Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation	22	22	$33.00	$14.66
81226 Gene analysis (cytochrome p450, family 2, subfamily d, polypeptide 6) common variants	15	15	$460.00	$444.99

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License TN 2857

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License TX PA08009

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License GA 6189

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Big Horn Basin Bone And Joint, Llc

720 Lindsay Ln, Cody, WY 824144143

Phone: 3075781955

William H And Carrie Gottsche Foundation

148 E Arapahoe St, Thermopolis, WY 824432402

Phone: 3078642146

Big Horn Basin Bone And Joint, Llc

3030 Big Horn Ave, Cody, WY 824149208

Phone: 3075781955

Big Horn Basin Bone And Joint, Llc

400 S 15th St, Worland, WY 824013531

Phone: 3073473221

Big Horn Basin Bone And Joint, Llc

707 Sheridan Ave, Cody, WY 824143409

Phone: 3075277501

Secondary Practice Locations

6130 Shallowford Rd Ste 101

Chattanooga, TN 374217222

Phone: 4236644635

1642 Lockhill Selma Rd

San Antonio, TX 782131929

Phone: 2102339331

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Adam Caputo , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

NPI 1114160678

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Caitlin Kerley , NP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1114458619

NPBC

Dr. Alexander Roberts , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1205157591

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Don Duff , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1588606636

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Richard Pearce , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

NPI 1619942091

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Graham Albert , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

NPI 1659834083

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

17 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location January 02, 2019

Registered at 1736 GUNBARREL RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421 (Tel: 4237566623)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 02, 2019

Registered at 1736 GUNBARREL RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374213127 (Tel: 4237566623)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 02, 2019

Physician Assistant (License #PA08009 in TX)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2018

Physician Assistant (License #6189 in GA)

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NPI Profile Active July 11, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 11, 2017

Registered at 6130 SHALLOWFORD RD, STE 101, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374217215 (Tel: 4236644635)

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Updated Practice Location July 11, 2017

Registered at 6130 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 101, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374217222 (Tel: 4236644635)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 11, 2017

Recorded as DEREK RIGBY, P.A.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 11, 2017

Physician Assistant (License #2857 in TN)

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Updated Practice Location July 05, 2017

Registered at 6130 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 101, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374217222 (Tel: 4236644635)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 05, 2017

Physician Assistant (License #6189 in GA)

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NPI Profile Active March 07, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 07, 2013

Registered at 1642 LOCKHILL SELMA RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782131929 (Tel: 2102339331)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 07, 2013

Registered at 1642 LOCKHILL SELMA RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782131929 (Tel: 2102339331)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 07, 2013

Recorded as DEREK RIGBY, P.A.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 07, 2013

Physician Assistant (License #PA08009 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 27, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215213863

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 27, 2011

Last Update: January 02, 2019

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1736 Gunbarrel Rd

Chattanooga, TN 374213127

Phone: 4237566623

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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