Doctor Profile

Nephrology · Nephrology

Cameron E. Golightly

DO · Nephrology · Wake Forest University School Of Medicine
251 N LYERLY ST
SUITE 100
Chattanooga, TN 37404
✓ Accepts Medicare
7.6K
Medicare Patients / yr
42
Procedures Billed
5
Years Practicing
5
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. Golightly

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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. Golightly is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 37404, 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) 826-8000 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Golightly Does

Dr. Golightly served 7,619 Medicare patients across 14,326 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 633% above the average Nephrology in Tennessee (1,040 patients across 118 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (J0885)3,34035
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)787570
Urine microalbumin (protein) level (82043)779566
Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury (82570)751554
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)746584

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Golightly 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. Golightly is affiliated with 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 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

Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

Athens, TN
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Affiliate Of Vitruvian Health

Cleveland, TN
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 251 N LYERLY ST, SUITE 100, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: (423) 826-8000

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

22 min

Average commute time in this zip · 78% 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

94.1235

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

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Other Nephrology Doctors near 37404, TN

If Dr. Golightly isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest nephrology doctors near 37404, TN:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Christopher L. MeshbergerNephrology5.5K<1 mi
Adam B. PriceNephrology5.8K<1 mi
Mandeep S. GrewalNephrology3.7K<1 mi
John D. MccarleyNephrology7.1K<1 mi
Nathan E. ChamberlainNephrology4.4K1.1 mi

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How to Use This Information

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

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Cameron E. Golightly: Common Questions

Does Dr. Golightly accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Golightly is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Golightly depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 37404, TN →
Where is Dr. Golightly's office?
Dr. Golightly practices at 251 N LYERLY ST, SUITE 100, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Phone: (423) 826-8000.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Golightly accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (423) 826-8000 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 37404, TN to see available options.
Does Dr. Golightly offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Golightly as offering telehealth. Call the office at (423) 826-8000 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Golightly?
Dr. Golightly graduated in 2021 and has been practicing for approximately 5 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Golightly treated 7,619 Medicare patients across 42 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Golightly 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) 826-8000 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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