James Peterson, PA
NPI 1215971858 · Physician Assistant · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Peterson, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1215971858).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215971858
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 916 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
196 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 90 | $135 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 72 | $92 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 17 | $56 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 17 | $161 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $56–$161 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 39 | 39 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 31 | 31 |
| Methocarbamol | 26 | 26 |
| Meloxicam | 23 | 11 |
| Cephalexin | 18 | 18 |
| Prednisone | 16 | 15 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 1411 W Baddour PkwyLebanon, TN 37087-2513Phone: (615) 875-6415
- 3441 Dickerson PikeNashville, TN 37207-2539Phone: (615) 769-2000
- 2835 Highway 231 NShelbyville, TN 37160-7327Phone: (615) 875-6415
- 1801 N Jackson StTullahoma, TN 37388-2201Phone: (615) 875-6415
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-15
- Last updated
- 2025-05-06
- Certified
- 2025-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Peterson's NPI number?
- James Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215971858, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Peterson's specialty?
- James Peterson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Peterson located?
- James Peterson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-2539.
- What is James Peterson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Peterson is (615) 322-5000.
- Does James Peterson accept Medicare?
- James Peterson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Peterson's NPI active?
- Yes — James Peterson's NPI (1215971858) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.