NATHAN IYER KRISHNAN M.D.
NPI 1770937542
Hospitalist in Nashville, TN

Active since April 19, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.12/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 15, 2020, May 7, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Nathan Iyer Krishnan M.d. NPPES

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

NATHAN IYER KRISHNAN M.D. (NPI 1770937542) is an individual hospitalist provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (58678) and active in the NPI registry since April 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

NPI1770937542
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameNATHAN IYER KRISHNANCredential: M.D.
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2022
NPI 1770937542 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TN · 58678
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 58678 (TN)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11161 21st Ave S, D3100 MCNNashville, TN 37232-0011 · Phone (615) 875-5568 · Fax (615) 343-6119

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

Nathan Iyer Krishnan 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 ID6901136563
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190924002398
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
79 services79 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
46 services25 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
13 services13 patients

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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Medical Genetics (Clinical Genetics (M.D.))
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Ophthalmology
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Surgery
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
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 Nathan Krishnan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nathan Krishnan is 1770937542. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2016.

Where is Nathan Krishnan located?

Nathan Krishnan practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-3000.

What is Nathan Krishnan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Nathan Krishnan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nathan Krishnan 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 Nathan Krishnan accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Nathan Krishnan 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 Nathan Krishnan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nathan Krishnan is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nathan Krishnan was last updated on March 25, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.