Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Philip Karpos, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1528050671
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8 City Blvd Ste 300
Nashville, TN 372092560
(615) 329-6600
fax (615) 321-6626
Mailing address
Po Box 306556
Nashville, TN 372306556

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 17, 2026
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #26573
Medicaid
TN #Q017457

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528050671. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,364
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$337,786
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 770 443 $65
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 633 373 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 516 423 $83
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 304 238 $37
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 250 91 $12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 185 185 $102
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 123 120 $117
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 110 97 $25
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 105 102 $1,215
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing 96 95 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in this city , average services per provider: 115. This provider delivers 29× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
734
Patients
493
Total drug cost
$4,720
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 249 142 $1,066
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 169 99 $1,454
Methylprednisolone Generic 124 119 $1,296
Tramadol Hcl Generic 88 64 $251
Amoxicillin Generic 53 41 $147
Cephalexin Generic 21 0 $319
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 19 17 $150
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 11 11 $38

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Philip Karpos's medical specialty?
Dr. Philip Karpos practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Philip Karpos practice?
Dr. Philip Karpos practices at 8 City Blvd Ste 300, Nashville, TN 372092560. Office phone: 6153296600.
What is Dr. Philip Karpos's NPI?
Dr. Philip Karpos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528050671, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Philip Karpos accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Philip Karpos accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Philip Karpos commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.