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Dr. Velinda Deforge, NP
Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Family Nurse Practitioner · Family Nurse Practitioner · Nashville, TN
- NPI 1346247541
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.1 / 100 · 2023
- 28 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 372320001
(615) 322-3000 - Additional location
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4402 Lebanon Road
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 889-4864 - Mailing address
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3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 30, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LF0000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Tennessee #APN5291 · Georgia #RN045940 · South Carolina #3107
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1346247541. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
418
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$38,065
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 166 | 157 | $101 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 56 | 55 | $136 | |
87880 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | 53 | 53 | $16 | |
87636 |
Detection test by multiplex amplified probe technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (covid-19) and influenza virus types a and b | 44 | 44 | $137 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 31 | 31 | $71 | |
81002 |
Urinalysis, manual test | 28 | 27 | $3 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 23 | 23 | $130 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 17 | 17 | $89 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 289 peers in this city , average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 3.9× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
150
Patients
133
Total drug cost
$2,052
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 26 | 26 | $231 |
| Azelastine Hcl | Generic | 25 | 14 | $743 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 22 | 16 | $69 |
| Penicillin V Potassium | Generic | 19 | 19 | $61 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) | Brand | 16 | 16 | $246 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 15 | 15 | $529 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 14 | 14 | $82 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 13 | 13 | $91 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Velinda Deforge's medical specialty?
Dr. Velinda Deforge practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Velinda Deforge practice?
Dr. Velinda Deforge practices at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 372320001. Office phone: 6153223000.
What is Dr. Velinda Deforge's NPI?
Dr. Velinda Deforge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346247541, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Velinda Deforge accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Velinda Deforge accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Velinda Deforge commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) (HCPCS 87880). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.