DR. MELVIN W. LIGHTFORD MD
NPI 1467494591
Internal Medicine in Nashville, TN
About Dr. Melvin W. Lightford Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MELVIN W. LIGHTFORD MD (NPI 1467494591) is an individual internal medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (15942) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Metro Nashville General Hospital, and is a graduate of Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine (1983).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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.
Other Identifiers 3
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
Dr. Melvin W. Lightford Md 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Metro Nashville General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TNPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37228 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
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.
NASHVILLE, TN 37228
NASHVILLE, TN 37228
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 Melvin Lightford's NPI number?
The NPI number for Melvin Lightford is 1467494591. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2006.
Where is Melvin Lightford located?
Melvin Lightford practices at 131 French Landing Dr, Nashville, TN 37228. The listed phone number is (615) 254-9981.
What is Melvin Lightford's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
Is Melvin Lightford enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Melvin Lightford 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 Melvin Lightford accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 4 other insurers list Melvin Lightford 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 Melvin Lightford affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Melvin Lightford is affiliated with Metro Nashville General Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Melvin Lightford was last updated on March 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
