DR. JULIUS M CRONIN M.D.
NPI 1487097028
Internal Medicine in Germantown, TN

Q: What is Julius Cronin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Julius Cronin is 1487097028. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2013.

Q: What is Julius Cronin's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Julius Cronin was last updated on March 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.

Active since April 13, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

76.51/100

CMS Quality Rating

7691 POPLAR AVE, GERMANTOWN, TN 38138(901) 516-1290(901) 516-1220 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 19, 2026, Mar 16, 2023, Oct 8, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Julius M Cronin M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JULIUS M CRONIN M.D. (NPI 1487097028) is an individual internal medicine provider in Germantown, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (54656) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487097028

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JULIUS M CRONINCredential: M.D.

Location Address7691 POPLAR AVEGermantown, TN 38138-3904

Mailing Address1211 Union Ave Ste 330Memphis, TN 38104-6655

Phone(901) 516-1290

Fax(901) 516-1220

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateApril 13, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 19, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 19, 2026

✔ NPI 1487097028 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 54656✔ Licensed in MS · 31337

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 ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 54656 (TN)

7691 POPLAR AVE, Germantown, TN 38138

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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 16019 Walnut Grove RdMemphis, TN 38120-2113 · Phone (901) 226-3610 · Fax (901) 226-3612

Location 21265 Union AveMemphis, TN 38104-3415 · Phone (901) 516-2362 · Fax (901) 516-8254

Location 37601 Southcrest PkwySouthaven, MS 38671-4739 · Phone (662) 772-2980 · Fax (662) 772-2960

Location 4University Of Tennessee 910 Madison Ave, Suite 1031Memphis, TN 38163-0001 · Phone (901) 448-5814

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1487097028MO

MedicaidQ024134TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Cigna Healthcare and more.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. Julius M Cronin 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 ID1254579949

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160907001247, I20230331001114, I20240206001078

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

Medicare enrollment records show Julius Cronin reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Baptist Memorial Medical Group Inc

3.8 mi

Internal Medicine

8970 WINCHESTER RD
Memphis, TN 38125

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee enrollments
95 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1306089206 (901) 227-4068

Methodist Inpatient Physicians LLC

12 mi

Internal Medicine

1265 UNION AVE
Memphis, TN 38104

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
177 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1609850692 (901) 516-2362

Greenbrook Physician Services, LLC

14 mi

Internal Medicine

7601 SOUTHCREST PKWY
Southaven, MS 38671

Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
92 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1801683008 (662) 772-4000

Southeastern Physician Services PC

320 mi

Hospitalist

990 OAK RIDGE TPKE
Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
1,085 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1083835441 (865) 481-1000

Hospital Medicine Services Of Tennessee PC

388 mi

Hospitalist

600 WILSON CREEK RD
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
394 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1528433802 (812) 537-1010

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 5

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.

761 services253 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.

152 services152 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.

143 services143 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.

55 services30 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

36 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto

Acute Care Hospitals · Southaven, MS

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number250141

Location7601 Southcrest ParkwaySouthaven, MS 38671 · De Soto County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number440049

Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38138 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.51/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

70.53

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

66.19

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

99%220 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 suppliers41 claims46 services$15.43 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 suppliers41 claims46 services$72.67 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.

ZULEKHA KATHAWALA MD

Internal Medicine

7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Shelby County (901) 516-1290

CYNTHIA DENISE BEDFORD ACNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Shelby County (901) 516-1290

JOSEPH MICHAEL STURDIVANT M.D.

Hospitalist

7691 POPLAR AVE, SUITE 350
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Shelby County (901) 516-1290

ELEANOR LACSA SAN PEDRO RN

Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)

7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Shelby County (901) 516-6386

POONAM LATA GUTT M.D.

Internal Medicine

7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Shelby County (901) 516-1290

DR. WILLIAM STERLING SESSIONS MD

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Shelby County (901) 516-1290

TANYA JONES FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Shelby County (901) 516-1290

GEORGIA BIUNKA BROWN NP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

7691 POPLAR AVE
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Shelby County (901) 516-1290

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 Julius Cronin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Julius Cronin is 1487097028. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2013.

Where is Julius Cronin located?

Julius Cronin practices at 7691 Poplar Ave, Germantown, TN 38138. The listed phone number is (901) 516-1290.

What is Julius Cronin's specialty?

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

Is Julius Cronin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Julius Cronin 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 Julius Cronin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Julius Cronin reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Baptist Memorial Medical Group Inc (Memphis, TN), Methodist Inpatient Physicians LLC (Memphis, TN), Greenbrook Physician Services, LLC (Southaven, MS), Southeastern Physician Services PC (Oak Ridge, TN) and Hospital Medicine Services Of Tennessee PC (Lawrenceburg, IN). 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 Julius Cronin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Julius Cronin accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Cigna Healthcare, Health Advantage and Octave and 2 other insurers list Julius Cronin 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 Julius Cronin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Julius Cronin is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto and Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Julius Cronin was last updated on March 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.