SOUTHERN KIDNEY SPECIALISTS, PLC
NPI 1518303692
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Nashville, TN

Active since May 16, 2013
2201 MURPHY AVENUE, SUITE 303, NASHVILLE, TN 37203(615) 628-8064(877) 297-3060 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Southern Kidney Specialists, Plc NPPES

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

SOUTHERN KIDNEY SPECIALISTS, PLC (NPI 1518303692), doing business as Franklin Kidney Clinic Pllc, is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Nashville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. The organization lists Amanda Birdwell, Practice Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518303692
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameSOUTHERN KIDNEY SPECIALISTS, PLC
Location Address2201 MURPHY AVENUE, SUITE 303Nashville, TN 37203
Mailing Address2201 Murphy Avenue, Suite 303Nashville, TN 37203 · (615) 628-8064 · Fax (877) 297-3060
Fax(877) 297-3060
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAmanda BirdwellPractice Manager · (615) 786-9242
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 30, 2025
✔ NPI 1518303692 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 47333
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
2201 MURPHY AVENUE, Nashville, TN 37203

Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameFranklin Kidney Clinic Pllc

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1531698TN
Other1518303692Group Npi

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Southern Kidney Specialists, Plc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

11

Medicare enrollment records show 11 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Southern Kidney Specialists, Plc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Nephrology8
Nurse Practitioner2
Internal Medicine1

Clinicians, nearest first (11)

Nephrology
NPI 1750840146
2201 MURPHY AVE STE 303
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 628-8064
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nephrology
NPI 1386820413
2201 MURPHY AVE STE 303
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 628-8064
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nephrology
NPI 1447487152
2201 MURPHY AVE STE 303
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 628-8064
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nephrology
NPI 1144594573
408 42ND AVE N # 300
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 356-4111
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Nephrology
NPI 1023000999
393 WALLACE RD STE 301
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 628-8064
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1700275567
1308 BRIARVILLE RD
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 868-3131
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.3 mi
Nephrology
NPI 1205922606
5410 MARYLAND WAY STE 400
Brentwood, TN 37027
(855) 212-2273
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.1 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1801025820
5653 FRIST BLVD STE 739
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 628-8064
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Nephrology
NPI 1336533710
1725 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY STE 210
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 628-8064
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare30 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1821553959
1639 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY STE 300
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 890-5484
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare30 mi
Nephrology
NPI 1073989323
1717 HIGH ST FL 2
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 874-2107
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare62 mi

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 Southern Kidney Specialists, Plc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Southern Kidney Specialists, Plc is 1518303692. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2013. The provider was formerly known as Franklin Kidney Clinic PLLC.

Where is Southern Kidney Specialists, Plc located?

Southern Kidney Specialists, Plc is located at 2201 Murphy Avenue Suite 303, Nashville, TN 37203. The listed phone number is (615) 628-8064.

What is Southern Kidney Specialists, Plc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Southern Kidney Specialists, Plc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Southern Kidney Specialists, Plc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Southern Kidney Specialists, Plc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 11 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Southern Kidney Specialists, 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 Nephrology (8), Nurse Practitioner (2) and Internal Medicine (1). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Southern Kidney Specialists, Plc was last updated on September 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.