DR. JAMES ALEXANDER GOSS MD
NPI 1013608488
Hospitalist in Nashville, TN

Active since May 17, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2026, Jun 4, 2023, May 17, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. James Alexander Goss Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES ALEXANDER GOSS MD (NPI 1013608488) is an individual hospitalist provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (77056) and active in the NPI registry since May 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Nashville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013608488
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES ALEXANDER GOSSCredential: MD
Location Address1301 MEDICAL CENTER DRNashville, TN 37232-0028
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1013608488 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 77056
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 77056 (TN)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Nashville, TN 37232

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11161 21st Ave SNashville, TN 37232-0011 · Phone (615) 322-5000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Alexander Goss Md 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 ID4082061874
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260715004777
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Goss reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Internal Medicine
1301 22ND AVE S
Nashville, TN 37232
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 4,711 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Podiatrist
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Speech-Language Pathologist
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Goss's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Goss is 1013608488. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2023.

Where is James Goss located?

James Goss practices at 1301 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-5000.

What is James Goss's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is James Goss enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Goss is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Goss's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Goss reassigns Medicare benefits to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, TN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Goss's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Goss accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list James Goss as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James Goss affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Goss is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Goss was last updated on July 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.