Chattanooga
NPPES registry listings, primary taxonomy, retrieved 2026-10-27
29- Dermatology
- 21
- Plastic Surgery
- 8
Physician supervision is part of account verification
A medspa applying for an account needs a supervising or medical director physician identified on the application, since these products are distributed only to licensed clinics and physicians. Dermatology and plastic surgery practices already structured around a physician owner typically complete this step with less back-and-forth than a medspa that has to identify its supervising physician separately.
Comparing vendors on documentation, not price
Because pricing is not published by any supplier in this category, practices tend to compare vendors on how readily they provide the certificate of analysis, donor eligibility screening summary, and lot release record for a specific lot, and how quickly that documentation updates when a new lot arrives.
- Certificate of analysis
- Donor eligibility screening summary
- Lot release record showing sterility testing
Storage differences between formats
Cryopreserved products arrive on dry ice and require -80 degree Celsius storage once received, while the lyophilized format is shelf-stable and is stored and reconstituted according to the insert supplied with that lot. A practice should decide in advance which format fits its storage setup and assign someone to receive and log each shipment by lot.
Confirming standing and starting the account process
Medspas and aesthetic practices should confirm their supervising physician's license standing with the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and work with their own counsel on how a given intended use is classified under 21 CFR 1271.10. Precision Biologics does not advise on clinical use, but supports account setup with documentation review once an NPI has been confirmed.
These products are not FDA approved or licensed for any disease or condition. Information is for licensed healthcare professionals and is not medical or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Chattanooga medspa open an account without naming a supervising physician?+
No. A licensed physician or medical director must be identified on the application as part of standard account verification.
Are all Chattanooga medspas included in the NPPES count above?+
No. The count reflects only individual providers registered under Dermatology or Plastic Surgery as a primary taxonomy; medspas supervised by physicians under other taxonomies are not separately counted.
What is the main difference in handling cryopreserved versus lyophilized product on arrival?+
Cryopreserved product arrives on dry ice and needs -80 degree Celsius storage immediately; lyophilized product is shelf-stable and is handled per the insert included with its lot.