Edward Dinkins, MD
NPI 1235163528 · Internal Medicine Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Dinkins, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1235163528).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235163528
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 40522 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,463 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,086 | $70 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 478 | $15 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 380 | $17 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 377 | $10 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 362 | $17 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 150 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 722 | 209 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 660 | 186 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 464 | 138 |
| Losartan Potassium | 456 | 134 |
| Lisinopril | 382 | 109 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 374 | 97 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,845 across 93 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5653 Frist BlvdSuite 630Hermitage, TN 37076-2062Phone: (615) 391-3971Fax: (615) 369-2032
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2022-02-04
- Certified
- 2022-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Dinkins's NPI number?
- Edward Dinkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235163528, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Dinkins's specialty?
- Edward Dinkins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Dinkins located?
- Edward Dinkins's practice location on file with NPPES is 4230 Harding Pike Ste 900, Nashville, TN 37205-4900.
- What is Edward Dinkins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Dinkins is (615) 964-5824.
- Does Edward Dinkins accept Medicare?
- Edward Dinkins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Dinkins's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Dinkins's NPI (1235163528) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.