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CHERISH ELAINE FANAKOS CNM
NPI 1902307366
Advanced Practice Midwife in Nashville, TN

Active since February 21, 2018PECOS Enrolled
601 BENTON AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37204(615) 292-9770 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 31, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 31, 2026, Aug 27, 2026, Nov 7, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Cherish Elaine Fanakos Cnm NPPES

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

CHERISH ELAINE FANAKOS CNM (NPI 1902307366) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (26591) and active in the NPI registry since February 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902307366
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameCHERISH ELAINE FANAKOSCredential: CNM
Location Address601 BENTON AVENashville, TN 37204
Mailing Address601 Benton AveNashville, TN 37204 · (615) 292-9770
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 31, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 31, 2026
✔ NPI 1902307366 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 26591✔ Licensed in TN · CNM04715
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
601 BENTON AVE, Nashville, TN 37204

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 12637 Murfreesboro PikeNashville, TN 37217-3505 · Phone (615) 292-9770
Location 24625 Lindell Blvd Fl 2Saint Louis, MO 63108-3739 · Phone (914) 919-9200
Location 3317 N Hickory AveCookeville, TN 38501-2428 · Phone (931) 528-7527
Location 42000 Church StNashville, TN 37236-4400 · Phone (615) 292-9770

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidQ053750TN

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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)

Cherish Elaine Fanakos Cnm 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 37204 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
601 BENTON AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37204
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
601 BENTON AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37204
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
601 BENTON AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37204
Counselor (Professional)
601 BENTON AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37204
Advanced Practice Midwife
601 BENTON AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37204
Advanced Practice Midwife
601 BENTON AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37204
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
601 BENTON AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37204
Advanced Practice Midwife
601 BENTON AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37204

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 Cherish Fanakos's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cherish Fanakos is 1902307366. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2018.

Where is Cherish Fanakos located?

Cherish Fanakos practices at 601 Benton Ave, Nashville, TN 37204. The listed phone number is (615) 292-9770.

What is Cherish Fanakos's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Cherish Fanakos enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cherish Fanakos is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Cherish Fanakos accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 4 other insurers list Cherish Fanakos 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 Cherish Fanakos was last updated on August 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 59 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.