Chad Carlton Smalley, M.D.
Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery
Chad Carlton Smalley is a Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Chattanooga, TN with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Chad Carlton Smalley, M.D. has practiced orthopaedic surgery for 26+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (class of 2000), he has been practicing for over 26 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.71/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Federal MIPS score higher than 35% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2415 Mccallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404-3322
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.71/100
Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better26.6%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+21.5 pts)
26.6% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.5%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.7 pts)
Top 5% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
742
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
402
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,034
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $18k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$412 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Chad Carlton Smalley's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
26 years in practice
Experienced
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Taxonomy: 207XX0005X
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Virtual Sports Medicine Care With Chad Carlton Smalley
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Chad Carlton Smalley for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chattanooga required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chad Carlton Smalley
Dr. Smalley is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chattanooga, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (423) 624-2696.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Chad Carlton Smalley
Practice Location
2415 Mccallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404-3322
Mailing Address
2415 Mccallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404-3322
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