Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Luther, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Nashville, TN
- NPI 1295882165
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
- 25 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2501 Tvc, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN 372325356
(615) 322-3353
fax (615) 343-7341 - Mailing address
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3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 21, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #37866
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295882165. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
198
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$18,778
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 155 | 104 | $89 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 28 | 28 | $116 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 15 | 15 | $115 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 25 peers in Nashville Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$12,692
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk INC | 7 | $10,572.11 | |
| Corcept Therapeutics | 2 | $2,119.44 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
720
Patients
233
Total drug cost
$14,547
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 106 | 42 | $1,493 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 92 | 36 | $1,081 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 84 | 28 | $1,179 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | Generic | 76 | 27 | $2,017 |
| Chlorthalidone | Generic | 68 | 28 | $1,769 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 52 | 22 | $464 |
| Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) | Brand | 45 | 19 | $2,151 |
| Indapamide | Generic | 40 | 19 | $1,261 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 34 | 12 | $493 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 26 | 0 | $481 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Luther's medical specialty?
Dr. James Luther practices Nephrology Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. James Luther practice?
Dr. James Luther practices at 2501 Tvc, Nashville, TN 372325356. Office phone: 6153223353.
What is Dr. James Luther's NPI?
Dr. James Luther's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295882165, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Luther accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Luther accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Luther commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.