Active NPI 1952395915 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William Todd Cockerham , MD

Surgery • Chattanooga, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Cockerham, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Chattanooga, TN. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Cockerham delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2108 E 3RD ST.

Dr. Cockerham is affiliated with University Surgical Associates, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2108 E 3rd St
Suite 200

Chattanooga, TN 374042600

Telephone 4232670466

Fax 4234932369

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mid-South Surgical Associates Pllc Facility NPI 1811941396

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Chattanooga, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs -1.7 yrs vs City Avg

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

74.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cockerham (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Chattanooga Specialty Average (29.7 Years) 29.7 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	157	109	$280.56	$83.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	139	108	$401.74	$118.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	75	75	$519.00	$151.72
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	64	29	$219.00	$73.25
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	38	38	$609.00	$161.37
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	32	32	$1012.00	$289.37
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	28	28	$153.21	$16.48
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	27	27	$2036.30	$519.94
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	22	20	$1811.00	$444.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$345.00	$102.56
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	16	16	$1867.25	$431.25
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	15	12	$315.00	$110.48
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	15	15	$1379.00	$198.27
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	14	14	$120.00	$34.65
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	14	14	$321.00	$88.45
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	14	14	$3103.00	$860.47
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$414.00	$120.01
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	12	12	$576.00	$200.44
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	11	11	$53.73	$12.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	212	133	$279.01	$83.74
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	71	35	$219.00	$74.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	69	69	$519.00	$153.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	46	$411.16	$118.55
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	43	41	$414.00	$122.89
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	29	29	$1992.00	$602.20
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	26	22	$273.00	$79.18
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	25	25	$310.56	$16.87
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	25	25	$1012.00	$284.54
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	24	22	$1811.00	$465.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$345.00	$104.24
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	14	14	$1379.00	$201.32
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	12	12	$1810.67	$461.85
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	11	11	$120.00	$13.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	231	157	$278.87	$84.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	59	59	$519.00	$154.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	46	$403.43	$117.08
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	38	28	$273.00	$76.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$351.91	$99.74
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	29	13	$219.00	$67.29
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	21	21	$2001.14	$580.95
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	21	20	$1811.00	$460.74
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	20	$414.00	$126.98
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	15	15	$1379.00	$229.57
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	14	14	$2134.00	$515.56
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	14	13	$321.00	$16.81
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	14	13	$1012.00	$276.80
19301 Partial removal of breast	14	12	$2067.00	$569.82
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	12	$609.00	$185.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	276	184	$283.37	$86.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	56	$345.00	$105.21
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	45	24	$218.00	$65.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	31	$418.27	$123.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$519.00	$155.74
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	28	28	$2077.25	$605.46
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	28	28	$413.00	$126.83
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	28	24	$273.14	$82.38
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	17	17	$321.00	$17.80
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	16	16	$1031.00	$315.06
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	16	$609.00	$190.58
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	12	12	$2050.00	$549.35
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	12	12	$1923.83	$446.60
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	12	11	$1811.00	$536.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	260	177	$228.88	$71.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	61	$328.97	$102.24
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	41	19	$225.34	$70.61
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	37	37	$626.00	$197.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$505.64	$154.85
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	27	$140.94	$42.89
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	30	30	$2036.13	$618.20
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	27	25	$268.00	$82.60
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	22	21	$1937.00	$566.41
19301 Partial removal of breast	20	16	$2003.00	$606.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$343.61	$104.01
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	18	18	$1341.00	$220.18
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$428.00	$133.94
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	14	14	$1870.00	$468.78
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	13	13	$3271.00	$1011.60
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	13	13	$253.00	$89.66
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	11	11	$96.00	$34.64
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	11	11	$592.00	$213.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	161	131	$223.00	$69.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	161	134	$135.14	$42.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	75	$327.00	$99.59
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	39	21	$225.00	$69.66
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	33	28	$268.00	$81.35
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	32	32	$96.00	$14.01
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	32	32	$1183.00	$311.82
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	32	32	$253.00	$18.03
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	29	29	$229.00	$71.57
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	27	27	$626.00	$193.66
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	23	23	$2030.70	$582.95
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	18	18	$1937.00	$587.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$505.00	$155.13
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	14	14	$1334.57	$278.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	12	$331.00	$102.62
49560 Repair of incisional or abdominal hernia	13	13	$2248.00	$480.56
19301 Partial removal of breast	13	13	$2145.38	$635.41
19081 Biopsy of breast accessed through the skin with stereotactic guidance	12	12	$1993.00	$600.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	290	201	$133.00	$40.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	63	$223.00	$67.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	68	$327.00	$99.23
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	42	42	$229.00	$69.88
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	33	33	$1183.00	$319.57
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	33	33	$253.00	$17.82
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	32	32	$96.00	$13.85
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	29	29	$626.00	$187.90
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	29	13	$123.00	$37.16
76970 Ultrasound follow-up study	26	21	$277.00	$84.65
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	23	23	$2018.00	$598.56
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	20	18	$61.00	$19.58
19301 Partial removal of breast	17	13	$1984.00	$564.42
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	16	16	$1937.00	$578.66
19081 Biopsy of breast accessed through the skin with stereotactic guidance	11	11	$1993.00	$633.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$505.00	$153.89
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	11	11	$1332.00	$229.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	237	176	$132.69	$40.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	81	73	$224.44	$66.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	81	$329.70	$100.09
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	39	39	$633.54	$191.94
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	35	34	$1122.29	$297.51
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	35	34	$247.66	$17.45
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	34	34	$96.32	$13.57
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	33	19	$122.52	$37.21
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	31	18	$226.00	$68.56
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	25	25	$228.28	$69.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$505.00	$152.94
76641 Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast	19	18	$325.00	$95.63
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	19	19	$2011.42	$593.19
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	15	15	$2091.73	$452.87
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	15	15	$60.73	$17.80
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	14	14	$1937.00	$579.08

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TN MD38542

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.

Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License TN MD38542

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

672562420A (GA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

009934518 (AL)

Medicaid State Provider ID

Q002579 (TN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Of Tn

4088363

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Jdh

TN0183

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare

P00165478

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Surgical Associates, Pllc

1635 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 374213126

Phone: 4232670466

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 11, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 11, 2015

Registered at 2108 E 3RD ST, SUITE 200, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374042600 (Tel: 4232670466)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 11, 2015

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST, SUITE 300, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032136 (Tel: 4232670466)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 11, 2015

Recorded as WILLIAM COCKERHAM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 11, 2015

Specialist (License #MD38542 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 07, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1952395915

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 07, 2005

Last Update: February 11, 2015

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

979 E 3rd St, Suite 300

Chattanooga, TN 374032136

Phone: 4232670466

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