Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melinda Sanders, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1629165766
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3601 Tvc
Nashville, TN 372320001
(615) 322-3000
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 22, 2022
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #MD35200

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629165766. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
783
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$34,610
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 196 56 $38
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 158 109 $34
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 156 68 $75
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 94 67 $32
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 70 28 $24
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere 50 45 $79
88329 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery 33 31 $33
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 26 17 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 41 peers in this city , average services per provider: 725. This provider delivers 1.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$31
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $31.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$31

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melinda Sanders's medical specialty?
Dr. Melinda Sanders practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Melinda Sanders practice?
Dr. Melinda Sanders practices at 3601 Tvc, Nashville, TN 372320001. Office phone: 6153223000.
What is Dr. Melinda Sanders's NPI?
Dr. Melinda Sanders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629165766, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melinda Sanders accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melinda Sanders accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melinda Sanders commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual (HCPCS 88360); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (HCPCS 88307). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.