JAMES WHITESIDE RICHARDSON JR. M.D.
NPI 1669453098
Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Nashville, TN

Active since November 11, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.22/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About James Whiteside Richardson Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES WHITESIDE RICHARDSON JR. M.D. (NPI 1669453098) is an individual vascular surgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (11721) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669453098
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0129X
Provider Legal NameJAMES WHITESIDE RICHARDSON JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-6436
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · (615) 322-6842
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1975
Enumeration DateNovember 11, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 16, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 16, 2025
NPI 1669453098 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Vascular SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0129X
License Licensed in TN · 11721
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11222 Trotwood Ave, Suite 211Columbia, TN 38401-6436 · Phone (931) 380-3033 · Fax (931) 388-3401

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3033757TN

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

James Whiteside Richardson Jr. 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 ID2961396585
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101005000405
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 2

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

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Shelbyville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440137
Location2835 Hwy 231 NorthShelbyville, TN 37160 · Bedford County
Emergency services

Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tullahoma, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number440144
Location1801 N Jackson St Box 460Tullahoma, TN 37388 · Coffee 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.

84.22/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.49
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost67.12

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Walker, heavy duty, wheeled, rigid or folding, any type E0149
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$11.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Prosthetic sheath, below knee, each L8400
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier15 claims90 services$15.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Prosthetic sock, multiple ply, below knee, each L8420
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF003N
1 supplier15 claims90 services$20.83 avg. paid by Medicare
Prosthetic shrinker, below knee, each L8440
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier15 claims30 services$43.58 avg. paid by Medicare
Prosthetic sock, single ply, fitting, below knee, each L8470
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier15 claims90 services$5.54 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.

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 James Richardson's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Richardson is 1669453098. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 11, 2005.

Where is James Richardson located?

James Richardson practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-5000.

What is James Richardson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Vascular Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0129X.

Is James Richardson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Richardson 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 James Richardson accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Oscar Insurance Company list James Richardson 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 James Richardson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Richardson is affiliated with Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital and Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Richardson was last updated on January 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.