Doctor Profile

Nephrology · Nephrology

Lindsay C. Crawford

MD · Nephrology
2305 CHAMBLISS AVE NW
Cleveland, TN 37311
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 24 Years Practicing
3.6K
Medicare Patients / yr
32
Procedures Billed
24
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Crawford

See which plans Dr. Crawford accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Tennessee, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Crawford is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 37311, TN — the Nephrology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (423) 559-6000 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Crawford Does

Dr. Crawford served 3,598 Medicare patients across 6,105 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 246% above the average Nephrology in Tennessee (1,040 patients across 118 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Kidney function blood test panel (80069)587282
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)579278
Urine microalbumin (protein) level (82043)485284
Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury (82570)471274
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)471284

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Crawford billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Crawford is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc

Chattanooga, TN
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Erlanger Medical Center

Chattanooga, TN
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Parkridge Medical Center

Chattanooga, TN
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Crawford practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Crawford offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 2305 CHAMBLISS AVE NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
Phone: (423) 559-6000

Area Safety Grade

D+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

25 min

Average commute time in this zip · 89% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

75.0476

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Nephrology Doctors near 37311, TN

If Dr. Crawford isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest nephrology doctors near 37311, TN:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Aamir IqbalNephrology5.3K1.6 mi
Ralph W. Stafford, Jr.Nephrology6.2K1.7 mi
Stuart G. GintherNephrology6.3K1.7 mi
Christopher V. PooleNephrology4.7K1.7 mi
Rohit GuptaNephrology8.0K1.7 mi
Hans E. YehnertNephrology8.0K1.7 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Crawford takes three steps:

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Lindsay C. Crawford: Common Questions

Does Dr. Crawford accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Crawford is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Crawford depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 37311, TN →
Where is Dr. Crawford's office?
Dr. Crawford practices at 2305 CHAMBLISS AVE NW, Cleveland, TN 37311. Phone: (423) 559-6000.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Crawford accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (423) 559-6000 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 37311, TN to see available options.
Does Dr. Crawford offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Crawford as offering telehealth. Call the office at (423) 559-6000 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Crawford?
Dr. Crawford graduated in 2002 and has been practicing for approximately 24 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Crawford treated 3,598 Medicare patients across 32 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Crawford is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (423) 559-6000 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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