Joseph Peterson, MD
NPI 1942397054 · Internal Medicine Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Peterson, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1942397054).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942397054
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD36460 (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
38 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 22 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 16 | $97 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $97–$126 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 49 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 29 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 23 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 23 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 19 | — |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 18 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3601 TvcNashville, TN 37232-0001Phone: (615) 322-3000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-09
- Last updated
- 2025-02-17
- Certified
- 2025-02-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Peterson's NPI number?
- Joseph Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942397054, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Peterson's specialty?
- Joseph Peterson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Peterson located?
- Joseph Peterson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is Joseph Peterson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Peterson is (615) 322-3000.
- Does Joseph Peterson accept Medicare?
- Joseph Peterson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Peterson's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Peterson's NPI (1942397054) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.