Phillip G Tallent, M.D.

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Phillip G Tallent is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Chattanooga, TN with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(423) 698-3423Chattanooga, TN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Phillip G Tallent, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 24+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at Mercer University School of Medicine (class of 2002), he has been practicing for over 24 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 96% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 128 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in TNSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Chattanooga24+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2626dNPPES updated 2019-03-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

721 Glenwood Drive Suite 467, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Fax: (423) 698-1380
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 96% of doctors in Tennessee on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Top 4% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

262

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

13

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

85

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $174k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$128 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Phillip G Tallent's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    Mercer University School of Medicine

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Education & Training

Mercer University School of Medicine (Class of 2002)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Phillip G Tallent

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Phillip G Tallent 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 Phillip G Tallent

NPI records show Dr. Tallent as active with telehealth listed in Chattanooga, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (423) 698-3423.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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