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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4230 Harding Pike, Ste. 530
Nashville, TN 372052013
(615) 222-5500
fax (615) 222-5601
Mailing address
300 20Th Ave N Ste 403
Nashville, TN 372035180

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Education
$36,000
Travel and Lodging
$13,674
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$4,500
Food and Beverage
$3,193

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.