Celestine Wanjalla, MD/PHD
NPI 1255674594 · Infectious Disease Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Celestine Wanjalla, MD/PHD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1255674594).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255674594
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD/PHD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 53579 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
48 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 32 | $72 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 16 | $126 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$126 (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 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 70 | 11 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 55 | — |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 50 | — |
| Darunavir/Cobicistatbrand: Prezcobix | 31 | — |
| Omeprazole | 28 | — |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 28 | — |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,067 across 12 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)
- Medical Ctr ND-3100Nashville, TN 37232Phone: (615) 322-3384
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-05
- Last updated
- 2022-03-15
- Certified
- 2022-03-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Celestine Wanjalla's NPI number?
- Celestine Wanjalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255674594, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Celestine Wanjalla's specialty?
- Celestine Wanjalla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Celestine Wanjalla located?
- Celestine Wanjalla's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is Celestine Wanjalla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Celestine Wanjalla is (615) 936-2000.
- Does Celestine Wanjalla accept Medicare?
- Celestine Wanjalla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Celestine Wanjalla's NPI active?
- Yes — Celestine Wanjalla's NPI (1255674594) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.