TYLER E AMES D.M.D.
NPI 1558622019
Dentist - General Practice in Nashville, TN

Active since May 31, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.12/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 936-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 23, 2025, Aug 12, 2022, Oct 19, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Tyler E Ames D.m.d. NPPES

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

TYLER E AMES D.M.D. (NPI 1558622019) is an individual general practice provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (9965) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558622019
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameTYLER E AMESCredential: D.M.D.
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-3160
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nevada School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 23, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 23, 2025
NPI 1558622019 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
Licenses Licensed in TN · 9965 Licensed in VA · 0401413662
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
Also ListedDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryTaxonomy 1223S0112X · License 9965 (TN)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11500 21st Ave S, Suite 3300Nashville, TN 37212-3160 · Phone (615) 322-2193
Location 21301 22nd Ave SNashville, TN 37232-3160 · Phone (615) 936-2000

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

Tyler E Ames D.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 ID4587980966
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150302001324
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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

97.12/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.64
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Tyler Ames's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tyler Ames is 1558622019. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2012.

Where is Tyler Ames located?

Tyler Ames practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 936-2000.

What is Tyler Ames's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Tyler Ames enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tyler Ames 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 Tyler Ames accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Tyler Ames 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 Tyler Ames affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tyler Ames is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tyler Ames was last updated on December 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.