Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cristina Salmon Echanique, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Internal Medicine Physician · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1326499161
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 372321622
(615) 936-2000
Additional location
550 S Jackson St Rm A3R40
Louisville, KY 402021622
(502) 852-5841
fax (502) 588-4601
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr
Nashville, TN 372152691

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 14, 2023
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #65919 · Kentucky #52348

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326499161. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
91
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$10,646
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
31624 Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 20 20 $44
31652 Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes 16 16 $189
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 16 16 $159
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 14 12 $85
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 13 12 $126
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 12 12 $114

In context: peer comparison

Among 40 peers in this city , average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 1.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$945
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 1 $500.00
Pulmonx Corporation 2 $412.59
Cook Incorporated 1 $32.43

By nature of payment

Education
$500
Consulting Fee
$400
Grant
$32
Food and Beverage
$13

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cristina Salmon Echanique's medical specialty?
Dr. Cristina Salmon Echanique practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Cristina Salmon Echanique practice?
Dr. Cristina Salmon Echanique practices at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 372321622. Office phone: 6159362000.
What is Dr. Cristina Salmon Echanique's NPI?
Dr. Cristina Salmon Echanique's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326499161, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cristina Salmon Echanique accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cristina Salmon Echanique accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cristina Salmon Echanique commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope (HCPCS 31624); Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes (HCPCS 31652); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.