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DR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BYRD III MD
NPI 1912099342
Internal Medicine - Adult Congenital Heart Disease in Nashville, TN

Q: What is Benjamin Byrd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Byrd is 1912099342. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 30, 2006.

Q: What is Benjamin Byrd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, with taxonomy code 207RA0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Byrd was last updated on July 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 25 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 September 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled

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: July 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 23, 2026, Dec 27, 2025, Oct 15, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd Iii Md NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BYRD III MD (NPI 1912099342) is an individual adult congenital heart disease provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (12518) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Nashville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912099342

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RA0002X

Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BYRD IIICredential: MD

Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-0001

Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · Fax (615) 322-5048

Phone(615) 322-3000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 1977

Enumeration DateSeptember 30, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2026

✔ NPI 1912099342 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Adult Congenital Heart DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RA0002X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 12518

Definition

A physician who specializes in the care and treatment of adults with congenital heart disease. Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) physicians are trained to understand the complexities of congenital heart disease, anatomy, physiology, surgical repairs, and long-term complications and use that to manage ACHD with acquired heart disease, including heart failure, arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License MD12518 (TN)

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13601 TvcNashville, TN 37232-0001 · Phone (615) 322-3000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd Iii Md 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 ID6608925896

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090518000577

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 8

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.

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.

107 services31 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

89 services87 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

23 services23 patients

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.

18 services18 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 93325

An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.

17 services16 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306

This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.

15 services15 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

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

Quality

85.64

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

2 suppliers12 claims12 services$907.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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