Christopher English, MD
NPI 1518161009 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher English, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1518161009).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518161009
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD47325 (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
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
2,717 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 | 646 | $121 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 344 | $13 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 268 | $66 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 185 | $179 |
| 3d Radiographic Procedure76376 | 157 | $23 |
| Heart Muscle Strain Imaging |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 73 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 479 | 138 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 380 | 135 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 347 | 116 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 322 | 106 |
| Losartan Potassium | 277 | 85 |
| Furosemide | 235 | 97 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$433 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)
- 2220 Pierce Ave Ste 383Nashville, TN 37232-0001Phone: (615) 322-5000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-11
- Last updated
- 2025-12-26
- Certified
- 2025-12-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher English's NPI number?
- Christopher English's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518161009, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher English's specialty?
- Christopher English is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher English located?
- Christopher English's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is Christopher English's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher English is (615) 322-3000.
- Does Christopher English accept Medicare?
- Christopher English is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher English's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher English's NPI (1518161009) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.