Ernest Wright, MD
NPI 1346569589 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest Wright, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1346569589).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346569589
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 56882 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
696 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 110 | $80 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 107 | $340 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 87 | $45 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 84 | $224 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 72 | $153 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 41 | 20 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | 17 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 33 | 15 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 27 | 24 |
| Methylprednisolone | 21 | 20 |
| Methocarbamol | 20 | 17 |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$444 across 7 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)
- 1615 Mcminnville HwyManchester, TN 37355-3179Phone: (615) 327-9543Fax: (615) 341-7583
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-05-27
- Last updated
- 2018-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest Wright's NPI number?
- Ernest Wright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346569589, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest Wright's specialty?
- Ernest Wright is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernest Wright located?
- Ernest Wright's practice location on file with NPPES is 2011 Murphy Ave Ste 3011, Nashville, TN 37203.
- What is Ernest Wright's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest Wright is (615) 327-9543.
- Does Ernest Wright accept Medicare?
- Ernest Wright is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest Wright's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest Wright's NPI (1346569589) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.