Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Paula Christine Nicola, MD

Individual provider Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician · NPI 1659319010

Dr. Paula Christine Nicola, MD is an Ophthalmology in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2002, 24 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Tennessee.

Years since qualifying
24
Trained at
University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Licensed in
TN
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

979 E 3rd St Ste 240
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136
Phone: (423) 243-3330
Fax: (423) 648-6487
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 5870 Highway-153, Hixson, TN 37343-3734 — (423) 243-3342

Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence MD0000037970 (TN)
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Taxonomy 2083A0300X · Licence 0000037970 (TN)

Record details

NPI number1659319010
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJune 4, 2006
Last updated in NPPESDecember 10, 2020
Certification dateDecember 10, 2020

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 2002 (24 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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