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RACHAEL ESSIG MD
NPI 1831621655
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Nashville, TN

Q: What is Rachael Essig's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rachael Essig is 1831621655. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2017.

Q: What is Rachael Essig's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rachael Essig was last updated on August 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 days 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.

Active since March 30, 2017PECOS Enrolled

1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 20, 2026, Apr 9, 2024, May 11, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Rachael Essig Md NPPES

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

RACHAEL ESSIG MD (NPI 1831621655) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (246963) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831621655

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameRACHAEL ESSIGCredential: MD

Location Address1301 MEDICAL CENTER DRNashville, TN 37232-0028

Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · (615) 322-6842

Phone(615) 322-5000

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 20, 2026

✔ NPI 1831621655 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 246963✔ Licensed in UT · 13896719-1205

Definition

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.

1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Nashville, TN 37232

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637-1443 · Phone (773) 702-4062

Location 230 N Mario Capecchi Dr Rm 4s100Salt Lake City, UT 84112 · Phone (801) 581-2121

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Rachael Essig Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

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

$160.89 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $40.22 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99205

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.

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.

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