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Active NPI 1285195297 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Chace Hicks , MD

Surgery • Chattanooga, TN

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Hicks, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Surgery in Chattanooga, TN. Practice services are available at 979 E 3RD ST STE 300 under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

979 E 3rd St Ste 300

Chattanooga, TN 374032187

Telephone 4232670466
Fax 4237570790
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Chattanooga, TN

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 29.7 Yrs
State Avg: 26.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
38 Specialists

Practicing in Chattanooga, TN (682 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
2.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-07-10
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TN 246933

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0102X

State License TN 246933

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tn Medical License
246933 (TN)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1013087162

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1043653900

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Daniel Fisher , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NPI 1053305789

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Carr , MD

Surgery - Pediatric Surgery

NPI 1083608707

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1104810167

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Alan Koffron , MD

Transplant Surgery

NPI 1124056726

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 10, 2026

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST STE 300, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032187 (Tel: 4232670466)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 10, 2026

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST STE 300, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032187 (Tel: 4232670466)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 10, 2026

Surgery (License #246933 in TN)

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Updated Practice Location June 30, 2025

Registered at 550 S JACKSON ST FL 2, LOUISVILLE, KY 402021622 (Tel: 5028526191)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2025

Registered at 550 S JACKSON ST FL 22ND, LOUISVILLE, KY 402021622 (Tel: 5028526191)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 30, 2025

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (License #60520 in KY)

NPI Profile Active March 31, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 31, 2019

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST STE B401, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032136 (Tel: 4237787695)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 31, 2019

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST STE B401, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032136 (Tel: 4237787695)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 31, 2019

Recorded as ROBERT HICKS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 31, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 31, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285195297
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 31, 2019
Last Update: July 10, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

979 E 3rd St Ste 300

Chattanooga, TN 374032187

Phone: 4232670466

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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