Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alistair Finlayson, MD

Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1538243639
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 57 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 372320001
(615) 322-3000
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 17, 2025
Year of graduation
1969 — 57 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #34835 · Tennessee #MD34835
Medicaid
TN #Q019863

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538243639. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
64
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$6,271
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 34 12 $75
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 16 16 $165
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 14 14 $77

In context: peer comparison

Among 32 peers in Nashville Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 89. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
18
Patients
14
Total drug cost
$2,628
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl) Brand 18 14 $2,628

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Alistair Finlayson's medical specialty?
Dr. Alistair Finlayson practices Psychiatry Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Alistair Finlayson practice?
Dr. Alistair Finlayson practices at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 372320001. Office phone: 6153223000.
What is Dr. Alistair Finlayson's NPI?
Dr. Alistair Finlayson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538243639, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alistair Finlayson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alistair Finlayson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alistair Finlayson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99238). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.