Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kelly Birdwell, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1508913302
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 372320001
(615) 936-2000
Additional location
1310 24Th Ave S
Nashville, TN 372122637
(800) 228-4973
Additional location
2601 Tvc
Nashville, TN 372320001
(615) 322-4916
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
February 17, 2025
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #41173

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508913302. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
818
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$88,782
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 228 78 $111
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 225 104 $131
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 174 63 $74
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 61 57 $156
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 47 41 $75
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 35 25 $64
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 29 29 $119
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 19 14 $124

In context: peer comparison

Among 25 peers in Nashville Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 7.6× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
917
Patients
312
Total drug cost
$44,533
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) Brand 139 46 $9,982
Prednisone Generic 128 48 $1,498
Omeprazole Generic 119 45 $1,937
Carvedilol Generic 111 41 $2,055
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 72 24 $1,188
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 45 18 $1,014
Famotidine Generic 44 15 $547
Irbesartan Generic 39 14 $1,556
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 39 12 $1,275
Fluconazole Generic 37 12 $2,780

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kelly Birdwell's medical specialty?
Dr. Kelly Birdwell practices Nephrology Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Kelly Birdwell practice?
Dr. Kelly Birdwell practices at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 372320001. Office phone: 6159362000.
What is Dr. Kelly Birdwell's NPI?
Dr. Kelly Birdwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508913302, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kelly Birdwell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kelly Birdwell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kelly Birdwell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.