Ryan Snowden, MD
NPI 1972861680 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ryan Snowden, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1972861680).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972861680
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 57515 (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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
960 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 193 | $117 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 98 | $337 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 77 | $224 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 69 | $36 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast72148 | 56 | $110 |
| Computer-Assisted Spinal Procedure61783 | 38 | $200 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 53 | 44 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 50 | 33 |
| Gabapentin | 45 | 34 |
| Methylprednisolone | 34 | 31 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 25 | 20 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 21 | 16 |
| Meloxicam | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,591 across 36 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-05-01
- Last updated
- 2026-02-17
- Certified
- 2026-02-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ryan Snowden's NPI number?
- Ryan Snowden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972861680, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ryan Snowden's specialty?
- Ryan Snowden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ryan Snowden located?
- Ryan Snowden's practice location on file with NPPES is 8 City Blvd Ste 300, Nashville, TN 37209.
- What is Ryan Snowden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ryan Snowden is (615) 329-6600.
- Does Ryan Snowden accept Medicare?
- Ryan Snowden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ryan Snowden's NPI active?
- Yes — Ryan Snowden's NPI (1972861680) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.