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JOSEPH ELSAKR MD, PHD
NPI 1245811959
Internal Medicine in Nashville, TN

Active since April 15, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2400 PATTERSON ST STE 400, NASHVILLE, TN 37203(615) 342-5900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 26, 2024, Apr 15, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Joseph Elsakr Md, Phd NPPES

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

JOSEPH ELSAKR MD, PHD (NPI 1245811959) is an individual internal medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (66942) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tristar Skyline Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245811959
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH ELSAKRCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address2400 PATTERSON ST STE 400Nashville, TN 37203-1575
Mailing Address2400 Patterson St Ste 400Nashville, TN 37203-1575 · (615) 342-5900
Phone(615) 342-5900
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 26, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1245811959 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 66942
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
2400 PATTERSON ST STE 400, Nashville, TN 37203
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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 Health and more.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

Joseph Elsakr Md, Phd 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 ID5597298117
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241104001975
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 Joseph Elsakr reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Columbia Medical Group - The Frist Clinic Inc
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
2400 PATTERSON ST STE 400
Nashville, TN 37203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679560023 (615) 342-5900

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 2

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.
48 services36 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.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Tristar Skyline Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440006
Location3441 Dickerson PikeNashville, TN 37207 · Davidson County
Emergency services

Tristar Summit Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hermitage, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440150
Location5655 Frist BlvdHermitage, TN 37076 · 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
$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 14

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

MEGAN HUNING APRN FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
2400 PATTERSON ST STE 400
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-5900
JOSEPH HENRY ARGUINCHONA
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
2400 PATTERSON ST STE 400
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-5900
LEIAH E MOORE DO
Internal Medicine
2400 PATTERSON ST STE 400
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-5900
MONICA WRIGHT NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2400 PATTERSON ST STE 400
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-5900
MINDY SMITH JOHNSON M.D.
Internal Medicine
2400 PATTERSON ST STE 400
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-5900
JESSE AARON GETTINGER MD
Internal Medicine
2400 PATTERSON ST STE 400
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-5900
REGINA BOWE M.D. MPH
Internal Medicine
2400 PATTERSON ST STE 400
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-5900
REEMA BHUPEN PATEL PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2400 PATTERSON ST STE 400
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-5900

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 Joseph Elsakr's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Elsakr is 1245811959. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2021.

Where is Joseph Elsakr located?

Joseph Elsakr practices at 2400 Patterson St Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37203. The listed phone number is (615) 342-5900.

What is Joseph Elsakr's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Joseph Elsakr enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Elsakr 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 Joseph Elsakr's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Elsakr reassigns Medicare benefits to Columbia Medical Group - The Frist Clinic Inc (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 Joseph Elsakr's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Elsakr accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 3 other insurers list Joseph Elsakr 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 Joseph Elsakr affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Elsakr is affiliated with Tristar Skyline Medical Center, Tristar Summit Medical Center and Tristar Centennial Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Elsakr was last updated on July 26, 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.