Dorris Powell-Alexander, MD
NPI 1538256649 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dorris Powell-Alexander, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1538256649).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538256649
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD37508 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
200 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 137 | $160 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 38 | $113 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 25 | $205 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $113–$205 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3601 TvcNashville, TN 37232-0001Phone: (615) 322-3000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-09
- Last updated
- 2024-09-17
- Certified
- 2024-09-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dorris Powell-Alexander's NPI number?
- Dorris Powell-Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538256649, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dorris Powell-Alexander's specialty?
- Dorris Powell-Alexander is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dorris Powell-Alexander located?
- Dorris Powell-Alexander's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is Dorris Powell-Alexander's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dorris Powell-Alexander is (615) 322-3000.
- Does Dorris Powell-Alexander accept Medicare?
- Dorris Powell-Alexander is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dorris Powell-Alexander's NPI active?
- Yes — Dorris Powell-Alexander's NPI (1538256649) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.