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NASHVILLE SKIN COMPREHENSIVE DERMATOLOGY CENTER
NPI 1497700231
Dermatology in Nashville, TN

Active since May 23, 2006CLIA 44D1045493 · Certificate of Compliance
2301 21ST AVE S, NASHVILLE, TN 37212(615) 327-9797(615) 613-0329 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 26, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 26, 2020, Feb 21, 2020, Nov 5, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Nashville Skin Comprehensive Dermatology Center NPPES

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

NASHVILLE SKIN COMPREHENSIVE DERMATOLOGY CENTER (NPI 1497700231) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Nashville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through January 19, 2028 and lists Luz E Hernandez, Credentialing Specialist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497700231
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameNASHVILLE SKIN AND CANCER, PLC
Location Address2301 21ST AVE SNashville, TN 37212-4908
Mailing Address2301 21st Ave SNashville, TN 37212-4908 · (615) 327-9797 · Fax (615) 613-0329
Phone(615) 327-9797
Fax(615) 613-0329
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLuz E HernandezCredentialing Specialist · (615) 327-9797
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 26, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 26, 2020
✔ NPI 1497700231 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Also ListedDermatology · MOHS-Micrographic SurgeryTaxonomy 207ND0101X
2301 21ST AVE S, Nashville, TN 37212
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsNashville Skin Comprehensive Dermatology Center

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

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)

Nashville Skin Comprehensive Dermatology Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

17

Medicare enrollment records show 17 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Nashville Skin Comprehensive Dermatology Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 10 practice at this address and 13 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4

Dermatology8
Nurse Practitioner5
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)3
Pathology1

Clinicians, nearest first (17)

Kalyn Crosby, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1649421066
2301 21ST AVE S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-9797
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kristen Fajgenbaum, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1639706807
2301 21ST AVE S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-9797
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Dina Gluck, F.N.P
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1851762504
2301 21ST AVE S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-9797
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rachel Howald, MD
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)
NPI 1992069876
2301 21ST AVE S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-9797
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sara Kantrow, MD
Pathology
NPI 1851507073
2301 21ST AVE S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-9797
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Michael Pelster, M.D.
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)
NPI 1699017145
2301 21ST AVE S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-9797
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Brent Pennington, M.D.
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)
NPI 1881670719
2301 21ST AVE S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-9797
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Adrian Rodriguez, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1952458846
2301 21ST AVE S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-9797
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Lorien Sites, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1578610390
2301 21ST AVE S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-9797
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jessica Swindell, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1265278253
2301 21ST AVE S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-9797
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Allyson Brooke Eastham, M.D.
Dermatology
NPI 1639490659
2525 21ST AVE S FL 1
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-9797
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Shi Cheng, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1730251653
2400 PATTERSON ST STE 204
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 988-2071
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Abigail James, NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1285755538
343 FRANKLIN RD
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 377-3448
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.1 mi
John Pierce, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1619558475
2001 MALLORY LN
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 327-9797
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Adam Allan, DO
Dermatology
NPI 1992149074
670 SANGO RD
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 552-8774
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare36 mi
Joanna Ferrell, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1003323148
670 SANGO RD
Clarksville, TN 37043
(615) 327-9797
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare36 mi
Christina Feser, D.O.
Dermatology
NPI 1902122096
670 SANGO RD
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 552-8774
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare36 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Compliance 44D1045493

Nashville Skin And Cancer, Plc Dba Nashville Skin Comprehensive Dermatology Ctr · Nashville, TN
Active · expires Jan 19, 2028
CLIA Number44D1045493
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 20, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 19, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Brent E. Pennington
Laboratory Phone(615) 327-9797
Laboratory LocationNashville Skin And Cancer, Plc Dba Nashville Skin Comprehensive Dermatology Ctr2301 21st Ave S, 2nd Floor, Nashville, TN 37212
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

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 Nashville Skin And Cancer, Plc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nashville Skin And Cancer, Plc is 1497700231. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006. The provider is doing business as Nashville Skin Comprehensive Dermatology Center.

Where is Nashville Skin And Cancer, Plc located?

Nashville Skin And Cancer, Plc is located at 2301 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212. The listed phone number is (615) 327-9797.

What is Nashville Skin And Cancer, Plc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Nashville Skin And Cancer, Plc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nashville Skin And Cancer, Plc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Nashville Skin And Cancer, Plc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 17 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Nashville Skin And Cancer, Plc. 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. The largest specialties are Dermatology (8), Nurse Practitioner (5) and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) (3). Of these, 10 practice at this address and 13 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Nashville Skin And Cancer, Plc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 44D1045493) is associated with this NPI, valid through January 19, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Nashville Skin And Cancer, Plc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Nashville Skin And Cancer, Plc 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nashville Skin And Cancer, Plc was last updated on October 26, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.