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MS. GWENDOLYN LEFRAN BLACKMAN MS, RD, LDN
NPI 1871650754
Dietitian, Registered in Nashville, TN

Active since January 02, 2007
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 18, 2024, Sep 11, 2024, Oct 23, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Ms. Gwendolyn Lefran Blackman Ms, Rd, Ldn NPPES

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

MS. GWENDOLYN LEFRAN BLACKMAN MS, RD, LDN (NPI 1871650754) is an individual dietitian, registered in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (LDN1053) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She maintains a secondary practice location in Nashville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871650754
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy133V00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. GWENDOLYN LEFRAN BLACKMANCredential: MS, RD, LDN
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-1320
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · (615) 322-6842
Phone(615) 322-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1871650754 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDietitian, RegisteredDietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Taxonomy Code133V00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · LDN1053
Definition
A Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is an individual uniquely trained in the science of nutrition and practice of dietetics to design and provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and other evidence-based applications of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) that exemplify the profession's systematic approach to providing high quality nutrition care. Registered dietitians provide MNT for the purpose of disease prevention or management, or to treat or rehabilitate an illness, injury, or condition, with the use of specific, indicated physical and cognitive nutrition care services comprised of one or more of the following aspects of the NCP: nutrition assessment/reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (e.g., nutrition counseling, therapeutic diet ordering, and nutrition education) and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
Also ListedNutritionistTaxonomy 133N00000X · License LDN1053 (TN)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11211 21st Avenue South, Medical Arts Bldg Suite 607Nashville, TN 37232-1320 · Phone (615) 936-3952 · Fax (615) 936-3956

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ms. Gwendolyn Lefran Blackman Ms, Rd, Ldn is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Gwendolyn Blackman reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
0.5 mi
Internal Medicine
1301 22ND AVE S
Nashville, TN 37232
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 4,711 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104202761 (615) 936-2000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

DR. ENGLISH FLACK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DANIEL K BARRETT APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
JACQUELYN L. GARNER PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. ROBERT JAMES LENTZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
LYNN HOLLIDAY M.D.
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. HEATHER KRETH PSY.D
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
AARON WESLEY SCOTT APN
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
DR. COLLEEN M KIERNAN M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000

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 Gwendolyn Blackman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gwendolyn Blackman is 1871650754. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 2, 2007.

Where is Gwendolyn Blackman located?

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

What is Gwendolyn Blackman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dietitian, Registered with taxonomy code 133V00000X.

Is Gwendolyn Blackman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gwendolyn Blackman is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Gwendolyn Blackman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gwendolyn Blackman reassigns Medicare benefits to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, TN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Gwendolyn Blackman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gwendolyn Blackman accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Gwendolyn Blackman 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gwendolyn Blackman was last updated on September 18, 2024. 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.