VAAMA PATEL MD
NPI 1164050530
Ophthalmology in Nashville, TN

Q: What is Vaama Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vaama Patel is 1164050530. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2020.

Q: What is Vaama Patel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vaama Patel was last updated on May 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since March 31, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 9, 2024, Mar 31, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Vaama Patel Md NPPES

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

VAAMA PATEL MD (NPI 1164050530) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (70370) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Nashville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164050530

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameVAAMA PATELCredential: MD

Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-1423

Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · (615) 322-5000

Phone(615) 322-5000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 22, 2024

✔ NPI 1164050530 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 70370

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Also ListedOphthalmology · Glaucoma SpecialistTaxonomy 207WX0009X · License 70370 (TN)

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12311 Pierce AveNashville, TN 37232-1423 · Phone (615) 322-5000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., 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

Vaama Patel 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 ID9638509961

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250930002468

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

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.

Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft 66180

This procedure involves creating a new pathway for fluid to flow out of your eye using a tissue graft. It helps to lower eye pressure and prevent damage to your optic nerve, improving eye health and vision.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number260105

Location3635 Vista AveSaint Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis City County

Emergency services

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

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

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