Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ashok Babu, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Transplant Surgery Physician · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Nashville, TN
- NPI 1316142573
- Accepts Medicare
- 24 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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4230 Harding Pike, Ste. 530
Nashville, TN 372052013
(615) 222-5500
fax (615) 222-5601 - Mailing address
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300 20Th Ave N Ste 403
Nashville, TN 372035180
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 15, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #53641
- Medicaid
- TN #Q017956
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316142573. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
154
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$136,559
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 85 | 85 | $1,520 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 48 | 48 | $147 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 21 | 21 | $14 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 37 peers in Nashville Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$57,366
Transactions
92
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 87 | $56,859.25 | |
| CVRx, INC. | 1 | $213.53 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $143.99 | |
| Lsi Solutions INC | 1 | $115.26 | |
| Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation | 1 | $18.73 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | 1 | $15.54 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
96
Patients
85
Total drug cost
$900
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | Generic | 85 | 85 | $874 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 11 | 0 | $26 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ashok Babu's medical specialty?
Dr. Ashok Babu practices Surgery Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Ashok Babu practice?
Dr. Ashok Babu practices at 4230 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 372052013. Office phone: 6152225500.
What is Dr. Ashok Babu's NPI?
Dr. Ashok Babu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316142573, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ashok Babu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ashok Babu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ashok Babu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.