Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kara Tsugawa

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1154097848
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 4 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 372322210
(615) 322-5000
Additional location
1406 Straightway Ave
Nashville, TN 372062210
(408) 644-6660
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2021 — 5 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 29, 2023
Year of graduation
2022 — 4 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #33318

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154097848. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
11
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$740
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 11 11 $67

In context: peer comparison

Among 301 peers in this city , average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$142
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc 1 $141.54

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$142

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kara Tsugawa's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Tsugawa practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Kara Tsugawa practice?
Dr. Kara Tsugawa practices at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 372322210. Office phone: 6153225000.
What is Dr. Kara Tsugawa's NPI?
Dr. Kara Tsugawa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154097848, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Tsugawa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Tsugawa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Tsugawa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.