Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melvin Lightford, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Nashville, TN
- NPI 1467494591
- Accepts Medicare
- 43 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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131 French Landing Dr
Nashville, TN 372281511
(615) 254-9981
fax (615) 254-9747 - 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
- March 20, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1983 — 43 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #15942
- Medicaid
- TN #3836277
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467494591. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,448
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$35,594
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
K1034 |
Provision of covid-19 test, nonprescription self-administered and self-collected use, fda approved, authorized or cleared, one test count | 1,184 | 55 | $12 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 160 | 75 | $95 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 32 | 32 | $46 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 25 | 21 | $79 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 18 | 18 | $45 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 15 | 14 | $13 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 14 | 13 | $141 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 168 peers in this city , average services per provider: 100. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,357
Transactions
67
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 11 | $213.80 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 9 | $162.75 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 8 | $144.43 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 5 | $106.96 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 6 | $105.73 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 6 | $93.96 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 4 | $89.44 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 4 | $76.61 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 4 | $76.31 | |
| Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 | $53.62 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 2 | $49.94 | |
| CeQur Corporation | 1 | $48.78 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $42.59 | |
| Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $24.59 | |
| Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. | 1 | $19.27 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,053
Patients
1,436
Total drug cost
$49,688
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 565 | 181 | $7,271 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 491 | 176 | $3,056 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 287 | 99 | $2,646 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 278 | 93 | $2,445 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 277 | 84 | $4,268 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 269 | 94 | $2,431 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 253 | 104 | $1,760 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 233 | 96 | $9,496 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 229 | 90 | $1,240 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Generic | 224 | 94 | $3,099 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melvin Lightford's medical specialty?
Dr. Melvin Lightford practices Internal Medicine Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Melvin Lightford practice?
Dr. Melvin Lightford practices at 131 French Landing Dr, Nashville, TN 372281511. Office phone: 6152549981.
What is Dr. Melvin Lightford's NPI?
Dr. Melvin Lightford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467494591, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melvin Lightford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melvin Lightford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melvin Lightford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Provision of covid-19 test, nonprescription self-administered and self-collected use, fda approved, authorized or cleared, one test count (HCPCS K1034); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.