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DR. MICHAEL ANTHONY YATSULA JR. M.D.
NPI 1215100193
Anesthesiology in Nashville, TN

Active since April 10, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.25/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 17, 2024, Apr 10, 2024, Dec 21, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Michael Anthony Yatsula Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL ANTHONY YATSULA JR. M.D. (NPI 1215100193) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (51609) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215100193
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL ANTHONY YATSULA JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-3415
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Phone(615) 322-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 25, 2025
✔ NPI 1215100193 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 51609✔ Licensed in TX · P3101
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11265 Union AveMemphis, TN 38104-3415 · Phone (901) 725-5846
Location 2262 Danny Thomas PlMemphis, TN 38105-3678 · Phone (901) 595-3300

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Anthony Yatsula Jr. 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 ID2062677354
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140929000042, I20160913000904
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 Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Yatsula reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
0.5 mi
Internal Medicine
1301 22ND AVE S
Nashville, TN 37232
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 4,711 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104202761 (615) 936-2000
Medical Anesthesia Group, PA
186 mi
Anesthesiology
6060 PRIMACY PKWY STE 241
Memphis, TN 38119
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi and Tennessee enrollments
  • 82 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679527501 (901) 725-5846
Resource Anesthesiology Associates Of Tn PC
193 mi
Anesthesiology
1265 UNION AVE
Memphis, TN 38104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 255 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316724073 (877) 580-2303
Ut Regional One Physicians Inc
194 mi
Surgery
877 JEFFERSON AVE
Memphis, TN 38103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 421 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093130585 (901) 545-8336
St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.
194 mi
Pediatrics
262 DANNY THOMAS PL
Memphis, TN 38105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc
  • 367 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306335088 (901) 595-3300
Willow Anesthesia Services LLC
198 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2704 W OXFORD LOOP, SUITE 117
Oxford, MS 38655
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi and Tennessee enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1184575011 (Tennessee)
  • 122 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205169521 (662) 550-4299

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
34 services31 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum 00902
Anesthesia for procedures on the anus and rectum ensures comfort during medical procedures. It involves the administration of medication to numb the area or induce sleep, so you don't feel pain or discomfort. This helps doctors perform necessary procedures smoothly and effectively.
15 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
11 services11 patients
Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 00918
This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440049
Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Regional One Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440152
Location877 Jefferson AvenueMemphis, TN 38103 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lebanon, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440193
Location1411 Baddour ParkwayLebanon, TN 37087 · Wilson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

87.25/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85
Improvement Activities40

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. ENGLISH FLACK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DANIEL K BARRETT APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
JACQUELYN L. GARNER PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. ROBERT JAMES LENTZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
LYNN HOLLIDAY M.D.
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. HEATHER KRETH PSY.D
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
AARON WESLEY SCOTT APN
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
DR. COLLEEN M KIERNAN M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000

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 Michael Yatsula's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Yatsula is 1215100193. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2008.

Where is Michael Yatsula located?

Michael Yatsula practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-3000.

What is Michael Yatsula's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Michael Yatsula enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Yatsula 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 organizations bill Medicare for Michael Yatsula's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Yatsula reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, TN), Medical Anesthesia Group, PA (Memphis, TN), Resource Anesthesiology Associates Of Tn PC (Memphis, TN), Ut Regional One Physicians Inc (Memphis, TN), St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. (Memphis, TN) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Michael Yatsula's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Yatsula accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter of Alabama and 3 other insurers list Michael Yatsula 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 Michael Yatsula affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Yatsula is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis, Regional One Health and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Yatsula was last updated on September 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.