RAFAEL PAEZ M.D.
NPI 1821447301
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Nashville, TN

Active since June 06, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.12/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Rafael Paez M.d. NPPES

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

RAFAEL PAEZ M.D. (NPI 1821447301) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (61933) 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 Boston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821447301
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameRAFAEL PAEZCredential: M.D.
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-6110
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · Fax (617) 975-0985
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 2023
NPPES CertifiedOctober 30, 2023
NPI 1821447301 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in TN · 61933
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 61933 (TN), 267789 (MA)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 175 Francis StBoston, MA 02115-6110 · Phone (617) 732-5500

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

Rafael Paez 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 ID9436443413
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221130000194, I20230508001670
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 12

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
34 services16 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.
32 services14 patients
Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope 31627
This procedure involves the use of a special camera, called an endoscope, and computer technology to create real-time images of your lung airways. This helps doctors navigate through your lungs accurately, aiding in diagnosis or treatment.
30 services30 patients
Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe 31628
A lung biopsy is a procedure where a small piece of lung tissue is taken for testing. An endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, is used. It's inserted through the mouth or nose, down the windpipe, and into one lobe of the lung.
30 services29 patients
Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope 31629
A needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, or lung involves using a thin, flexible tube with a camera (endoscope) to access and collect tissue samples. This procedure helps doctors diagnose lung conditions or diseases effectively and safely.
29 services29 patients
Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound 31654
This procedure involves using a specialized instrument, called an endoscope, to examine the lung airways. An ultrasound is also used to get a clearer image of any growths. If necessary, the doctor can perform procedures to diagnose or treat these growths.
28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lebanon, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440193
Location1411 Baddour ParkwayLebanon, TN 37087 · Wilson 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.

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 Rafael Paez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rafael Paez is 1821447301. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2016.

Where is Rafael Paez located?

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

What is Rafael Paez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Rafael Paez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rafael Paez 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 Rafael Paez accept?

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

According to CMS data, Rafael Paez is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rafael Paez was last updated on October 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.