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MELVIN W LIGHTFORD MD
NPI 1366484032
Internal Medicine in Nashville, TN

Active since June 10, 2006
131 FRENCH LANDING DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37228(615) 254-9981(615) 254-9747 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 4, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Melvin W Lightford Md NPPES

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

MELVIN W LIGHTFORD MD (NPI 1366484032) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Nashville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Melvin W Lightford, Principal, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366484032
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameMETRO CENTER HEALTH CARE GROUP PC
Location Address131 FRENCH LANDING DRNashville, TN 37228-1511
Mailing Address131 French Landing DrNashville, TN 37228-1511 · (615) 254-9981 · Fax (615) 254-9747
Phone(615) 254-9981
Fax(615) 254-9747
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMelvin W LightfordPrincipal · (615) 254-9981
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 4, 2007
✔ NPI 1366484032 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
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.
Also ListedNon-Pharmacy Dispensing SiteTaxonomy 332900000X · License 15942 (TN)
131 FRENCH LANDING DR, Nashville, TN 37228
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMelvin W Lightford Md

Other Identifiers 3

Other4438809Other Id Number-commercial Number
Medicaid3714012TN
Medicare PIN3714012TN

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melvin W Lightford Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Melvin W Lightford MD, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Melvin Lightford, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1467494591
131 FRENCH LANDING DR
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 254-9981
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 Metro Center Health Care Group PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Metro Center Health Care Group PC is 1366484032. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2006. The provider is doing business as Melvin W Lightford MD.

Where is Metro Center Health Care Group PC located?

Metro Center Health Care Group PC is located at 131 French Landing Dr, Nashville, TN 37228. The listed phone number is (615) 254-9981.

What is Metro Center Health Care Group PC's specialty?

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

Is Metro Center Health Care Group PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Metro Center Health Care Group PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Metro Center Health Care Group PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Internal Medicine) reassigns their Medicare billing to Metro Center Health Care Group PC. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Metro Center Health Care Group PC was last updated on October 4, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.