Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Lifford Lancaster, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Nashville, TN
- NPI 1639116379
- Accepts Medicare
- 44 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 400
Nashville, TN 372072524
(615) 860-1772
fax (615) 870-1070 - Mailing address
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3024 Business Park Cir
Goodlettsville, TN 370723132
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 10, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1982 — 44 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #MD19776
- Medicaid (2)
- TN #3045793 · TN #Q007030
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639116379. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
370
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$49,753
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93925 |
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 79 | 53 | $216 | |
93922 |
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | 78 | 52 | $58 | |
93880 |
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 69 | 52 | $153 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 40 | 38 | $119 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 34 | 30 | $118 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 30 | 30 | $154 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 29 | 25 | $83 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 11 | 11 | $162 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Nashville Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 45. This provider delivers 8.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$809
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Specialties Corporation (US), INC. (Dba Corza Medical) | 5 | $367.61 | |
| Artivion, INC. | 2 | $240.22 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 1 | $97.39 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $66.80 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $21.31 | |
| On Target Laboratories, INC | 1 | $16.13 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
151
Patients
41
Total drug cost
$49,331
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 62 | 29 | $1,198 |
| Cilostazol | Generic | 24 | 0 | $906 |
| Warfarin Sodium | Generic | 15 | 0 | $199 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $10,013 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $13,850 |
| Gimoti (Metoclopramide Hcl) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $23,064 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $103 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lifford Lancaster's medical specialty?
Dr. Lifford Lancaster practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Lifford Lancaster practice?
Dr. Lifford Lancaster practices at 3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 400, Nashville, TN 372072524. Office phone: 6158601772.
What is Dr. Lifford Lancaster's NPI?
Dr. Lifford Lancaster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639116379, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lifford Lancaster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lifford Lancaster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lifford Lancaster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts (HCPCS 93925); Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (HCPCS 93922); Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS 93880). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.