DR. ROBERT JAMES LENTZ M.D.
NPI 1003050972
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Nashville, TN

Q: What is Robert Lentz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Lentz is 1003050972. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2009.

Q: What is Robert Lentz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Lentz was last updated on March 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since April 23, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

97.12/100

CMS Quality Rating

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 4, 2025, Oct 15, 2020, Aug 8, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Robert James Lentz M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ROBERT JAMES LENTZ M.D. (NPI 1003050972) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (48576) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003050972

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT JAMES LENTZCredential: M.D.

Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-0001

Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · (615) 936-2000

Phone(615) 322-3000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateApril 23, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2025

✔ NPI 1003050972 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 48576

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Emergency Medical ServicesTaxonomy 207PE0004X · License 48576 (TN)

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 48576 (TN)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 48576 (TN)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert James Lentz M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5698065472

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170609002238

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope 31627

This procedure involves the use of a special camera, called an endoscope, and computer technology to create real-time images of your lung airways. This helps doctors navigate through your lungs accurately, aiding in diagnosis or treatment.

29 services29 patients

Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope 31629

A needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, or lung involves using a thin, flexible tube with a camera (endoscope) to access and collect tissue samples. This procedure helps doctors diagnose lung conditions or diseases effectively and safely.

29 services29 patients

Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound 31654

This procedure involves using a specialized instrument, called an endoscope, to examine the lung airways. An ultrasound is also used to get a clearer image of any growths. If necessary, the doctor can perform procedures to diagnose or treat these growths.

28 services28 patients

Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe 31628

A lung biopsy is a procedure where a small piece of lung tissue is taken for testing. An endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, is used. It's inserted through the mouth or nose, down the windpipe, and into one lobe of the lung.

26 services26 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

26 services23 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

23 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440039

Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37232 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.60 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.12/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

85.64

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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