BRIAN HANSON SHIRTS M.D., PH. D.
NPI 1396999736
Pathology - Clinical Pathology in Nashville, TN

Active since November 12, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Brian Hanson Shirts M.d., Ph. D. NPPES

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

BRIAN HANSON SHIRTS M.D., PH. D. (NPI 1396999736) is an individual clinical pathology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (72571) and active in the NPI registry since November 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Seattle.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396999736
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZC0006X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN HANSON SHIRTSCredential: M.D., PH. D.
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-0001
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateNovember 12, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 2024
NPPES CertifiedNovember 14, 2024
NPI 1396999736 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZC0006X
Licenses Licensed in TN · 72571 Licensed in WA · MD60278867
Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Also ListedPathology · Molecular Genetic PathologyTaxonomy 207ZP0007X · License MD60278867 (WA)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11959 NE Pacific StSeattle, WA 98195-0001 · Phone (206) 598-6400

Other Identifiers 2

Other0294746WA · L&i
Medicaid1396999736WA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Brian Hanson Shirts M.d., Ph. 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 ID143486464
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241223002849
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440039
Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
$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 20

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

Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

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 Brian Shirts's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Shirts is 1396999736. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 12, 2008.

Where is Brian Shirts located?

Brian Shirts practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-5000.

What is Brian Shirts's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZC0006X.

Is Brian Shirts enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Shirts 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.

What insurance does Brian Shirts accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Oscar Insurance Company list Brian Shirts 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 Brian Shirts affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brian Shirts is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Shirts was last updated on November 14, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.