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BURTON P SANDERS MD
NPI 1154491207
Family Medicine in Nashville, TN

Active since November 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2400 PATTERSON ST, SUITE 500, NASHVILLE, TN 37203(615) 327-7400(615) 327-4818 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Burton P Sanders Md NPPES

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

BURTON P SANDERS MD (NPI 1154491207) is an individual family medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD0000023933) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154491207
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameBURTON P SANDERSCredential: MD
Location Address2400 PATTERSON ST, SUITE 500Nashville, TN 37203-1562
Mailing Address2400 Patterson St, Suite 500Nashville, TN 37203-1562 · (615) 327-7400 · Fax (615) 327-4818
Phone(615) 327-7400
Fax(615) 327-4818
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 2022
✔ NPI 1154491207 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · MD0000023933
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2400 PATTERSON ST, Nashville, TN 37203
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid30713801TN
Medicaid3373619TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Burton P Sanders 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 ID5698857845
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080128000520
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 10

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
195 services101 patients
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
145 services17 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
73 services73 patients
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
68 services12 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.
64 services48 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
37 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440082
Location4220 Harding Rd, PO Box 380Nashville, TN 37205 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tristar Centennial Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440161
Location2300 Patterson StreetNashville, TN 37203 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37203 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
82%65 patients4/55-star benchmark: 93%
Cervical Cancer Screening
83%70 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
79%269 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
2%44 patients5/55-star benchmark: 91%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
95%186 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
86%325 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
31%485 patients3/55-star benchmark: 61%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
10 suppliers22 claims73 services$6.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers34 claims34 services$184.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. TAMMY MICHELLE BAXTER M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
2400 PATTERSON ST, SUITE 215
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-7345
MR. JOHN E ANDERSON MD
Internal Medicine
2400 PATTERSON ST, SUITE 400
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-5900
MS. JUDITH MARIE CALDWELL NP
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
2400 PATTERSON ST, SUITE 400
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-5900
MR. ROBERT BRUCE WEEKS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2400 PATTERSON ST, SUITE 300
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-6300
THOMAS STEVAN JOHNSTON MD
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
2400 PATTERSON ST, SUITE 502
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 515-1900
MRS. MELISSA MOON KENT MSN, RN, ACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2400 PATTERSON ST, SUITE 100
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-0038
WILLIAM R SCHOOLEY M.D.
Neurological Surgery
2400 PATTERSON ST, SUITE 319
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 986-1256
MERLINDA BERNARDO REYES PT
Physical Therapist
2400 PATTERSON ST, SUITE 100
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-0038

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 Burton Sanders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Burton Sanders is 1154491207. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2006.

Where is Burton Sanders located?

Burton Sanders practices at 2400 Patterson St Suite 500, Nashville, TN 37203. The listed phone number is (615) 327-7400.

What is Burton Sanders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Burton Sanders enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Burton Sanders 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.

What insurance does Burton Sanders accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 3 other insurers list Burton Sanders 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 Burton Sanders affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Burton Sanders is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital and Tristar Centennial Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Burton Sanders was last updated on January 28, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.