Velinda Deforge, NP
NPI 1346247541 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Velinda Deforge, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1346247541).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346247541
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN045940 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
288 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 140 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 38 | $147 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 29 | $3 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 27 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 20 | $74 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 28 | 21 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 21 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 19 |
| Cephalexin | 18 | 18 |
| Penicillin V Potassium | 13 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 11 | 11 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 11 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4402 Lebanon RoadHermitage, TN 37076Phone: (615) 889-4864
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-01
- Last updated
- 2022-03-30
- Certified
- 2022-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Velinda Deforge's NPI number?
- Velinda Deforge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346247541, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Velinda Deforge's specialty?
- Velinda Deforge is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Velinda Deforge located?
- Velinda Deforge's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is Velinda Deforge's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Velinda Deforge is (615) 322-3000.
- Does Velinda Deforge accept Medicare?
- Velinda Deforge is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Velinda Deforge's NPI active?
- Yes — Velinda Deforge's NPI (1346247541) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.