DR. JOHN WHITTEMORE STOKES IV M.D.
NPI 1740638451
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Nashville, TN
About Dr. John Whittemore Stokes Iv M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. JOHN WHITTEMORE STOKES IV M.D. (NPI 1740638451) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (58252) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Nashville.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Secondary Practice Location 1
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
Dr. John Whittemore Stokes Iv 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.
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, TNPhysician 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.
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.
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
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 John Stokes's NPI number?
The NPI number for John Stokes is 1740638451. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2016.
Where is John Stokes located?
John Stokes practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-5000.
What is John Stokes's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.
Is John Stokes enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. John Stokes 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 John Stokes accept?
Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Oscar Insurance Company list John Stokes 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 John Stokes affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, John Stokes is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for John Stokes was last updated on August 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
