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DR. AZARIA CELESTE EHLERS M.D.
NPI 1235516261
Hospitalist in Nashville, TN

Active since April 28, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2300 PATTERSON ST, NASHVILLE, TN 37203(615) 342-1000(615) 342-6836 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 10, 2026, Sep 12, 2024, Jan 18, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Azaria Celeste Ehlers M.d. NPPES

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

DR. AZARIA CELESTE EHLERS M.D. (NPI 1235516261) is an individual hospitalist provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Iowa (MD-52633) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Genesis Medical Center-davenport, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235516261
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AZARIA CELESTE EHLERSCredential: M.D.
Location Address2300 PATTERSON STNashville, TN 37203-1538
Mailing Address2300 Patterson StNashville, TN 37203-1538 · (615) 342-1000 · Fax (615) 342-6836
Phone(615) 342-1000
Fax(615) 342-6836
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateApril 10, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 10, 2026
✔ NPI 1235516261 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · MD-52633✔ Licensed in LA · 340541
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 MD2018-0709 (NM), 58116 (TN), MD-52633 (IA)
2300 PATTERSON ST, Nashville, TN 37203
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..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. Azaria Celeste Ehlers 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 ID1850640699
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181106002696, I20240731004659
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Azaria Ehlers reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospital Medicine Services Of Tn, LLC
Same address
Hospitalist
2300 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 420 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982301065 (615) 342-1001
Saint Thomas Medical Partners
0.4 mi
Internal Medicine
2011 MURPHY AVE, SUITE 301
Nashville, TN 37203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,304 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437194669 (615) 327-9543
Anova Medical Associates, Plc
24 mi
Hospitalist
1156 NASHVILLE PIKE
Gallatin, TN 37066
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 195 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659849537 (615) 989-1088
Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc
120 mi
Internal Medicine
5600 BRAINERD RD, SUITE 500
Chattanooga, TN 37411
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 570 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922053545 (423) 495-6870
Cogent Healthcare Of Tennessee, PC
144 mi
Internal Medicine
400 E TICKLE ST
Dyersburg, TN 38024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 142 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952654246 (731) 285-2410
State University Of Iowa
420 mi
Family Medicine
218 N 2ND ST
Wapello, IA 52653
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 2,190 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700834298 (319) 523-8205
Genesis Health System
423 mi
Surgery
1227 E RUSHOLME ST
Davenport, IA 52803
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 358 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528616901 (563) 421-3408

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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
220 services85 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
150 services85 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
59 services59 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
55 services32 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
38 services38 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Genesis Medical Center-Davenport

Acute Care Hospitals · Davenport, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160033
Location1227 East Rusholme StreetDavenport, IA 52803 · Scott County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jackson-Madison County General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jackson, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440002
Location620 Skyline DriveJackson, TN 38301 · Madison County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440091
Location2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404 · Hamilton County

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
$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.

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.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers26 claims26 services$17.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers26 claims26 services$95.14 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.

JAN ALEXANDER NIEC
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2300 PATTERSON ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-1000
DR. ALLEN JOSEPH LUNA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2300 PATTERSON ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-3965
HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF TENNESSEE, INC.
General Acute Care Hospital
2300 PATTERSON ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-1000
MRS. LAUREN ALICIA NASH PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2300 PATTERSON ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-6828
MEGHAN ALLEN APRN
Registered Nurse
2300 PATTERSON ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (901) 351-3400
EMERY MORGAN EDINGTON DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2300 PATTERSON ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-3970
SALIENT EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, PLLC
Emergency Medicine
2300 PATTERSON ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (469) 401-2386
LEON TRINH DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2300 PATTERSON ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-3970

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 Azaria Ehlers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Azaria Ehlers is 1235516261. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2015.

Where is Azaria Ehlers located?

Azaria Ehlers practices at 2300 Patterson St, Nashville, TN 37203. The listed phone number is (615) 342-1000.

What is Azaria Ehlers's specialty?

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

Is Azaria Ehlers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Azaria Ehlers 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 Azaria Ehlers's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Azaria Ehlers reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Hospital Medicine Services Of Tn, LLC (Nashville, TN), Saint Thomas Medical Partners (Nashville, TN), Anova Medical Associates, Plc (Gallatin, TN), Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc (Chattanooga, TN), Cogent Healthcare Of Tennessee, PC (Dyersburg, TN) and 2 more organizations, 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 Azaria Ehlers's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Azaria Ehlers accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Azaria Ehlers 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 Azaria Ehlers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Azaria Ehlers is affiliated with Genesis Medical Center-Davenport, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Memorial Healthcare System, Inc and Tristar Centennial Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Azaria Ehlers was last updated on April 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.