Bethany Birkelo, D.O.
NPI 1871942821 · Nephrology Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bethany Birkelo, D.O. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1871942821).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871942821
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 008318 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 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
192 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 102 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 48 | $111 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 24 | $46 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 18 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $46–$123 (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)
- 1161 21st Ave S # Mcns3303Nashville, TN 37232-0011Phone: (615) 936-6646Fax: (615) 343-4704
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-10
- Last updated
- 2022-07-13
- Certified
- 2022-07-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bethany Birkelo's NPI number?
- Bethany Birkelo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871942821, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bethany Birkelo's specialty?
- Bethany Birkelo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bethany Birkelo located?
- Bethany Birkelo's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0011.
- What is Bethany Birkelo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bethany Birkelo is (615) 936-2000.
- Does Bethany Birkelo accept Medicare?
- Bethany Birkelo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bethany Birkelo's NPI active?
- Yes — Bethany Birkelo's NPI (1871942821) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.