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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2501 Tvc, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN 372325356
(615) 322-3353
fax (615) 343-7341
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Consulting Fee
$8,663
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$1,995
Travel and Lodging
$1,422
Food and Beverage
$612

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.