Rafael Paez, M.D.
NPI 1821447301 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Paez, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1821447301).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821447301
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 61933 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
279 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 34 | $196 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 32 | $67 |
| Computer-Assisted Image-Guided Navigation of Lung Airways Using an Endoscope31627 | 30 | $87 |
| Biopsy of Lobe of Lung Using an Endoscope, 1 Lobe31628 | 30 | $35 |
| Needle Biopsy of Windpipe Cartilage, Airway, And/Or Lung Using an Endoscope31629 | 29 | $143 |
| Exam of Lung Airways With Diagnostic Or Therapeutic Procedure on Growths Using an Endoscope and Ultrasound31654 | 28 | $61 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$100 across 1 record (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)
- 75 Francis StBoston, MA 02115-6110Phone: (617) 732-5500
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-06
- Last updated
- 2023-10-30
- Certified
- 2023-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Paez's NPI number?
- Rafael Paez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821447301, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Paez's specialty?
- Rafael Paez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Paez located?
- Rafael Paez's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-6110.
- What is Rafael Paez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Paez is (615) 322-5000.
- Does Rafael Paez accept Medicare?
- Rafael Paez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Paez's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Paez's NPI (1821447301) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.