Brandon Downs, MD
NPI 1568492049 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brandon Downs, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1568492049).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568492049
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35960 (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
7 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
281 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 | 70 | $83 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 53 | $100 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 36 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $118 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 29 | $42 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 177 | 120 |
| Meloxicam | 137 | 46 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 84 | 65 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 78 | 54 |
| Amoxicillin | 38 | 21 |
| Naproxen | 28 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 24 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$346 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 (6)
- 313 N Main StAshland City, TN 37015-1347Phone: (615) 590-8000
- 148 E Swan StCenterville, TN 37033-1446Phone: (615) 375-8287
- 425 Henslee DrDickson, TN 37055-2166Phone: (615) 375-8287Fax: (615) 375-8315
- 2340 Fairview Blvd Ste 600aFairview, TN 37062-9457Phone: (615) 590-8000
- 110 Saint Blaise RdGallatin, TN 37066-4427Phone: (615) 590-8000
- 111 W Kingston Springs Rd Ste 104Kingston Springs, TN 37082-9121Phone: (615) 590-8000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-03
- Last updated
- 2025-03-03
- Certified
- 2025-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brandon Downs's NPI number?
- Brandon Downs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568492049, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brandon Downs's specialty?
- Brandon Downs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brandon Downs located?
- Brandon Downs's practice location on file with NPPES is 1912 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37203-2107.
- What is Brandon Downs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brandon Downs is (615) 590-8000.
- Does Brandon Downs accept Medicare?
- Brandon Downs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brandon Downs's NPI active?
- Yes — Brandon Downs's NPI (1568492049) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.