Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Alexander, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1609848738
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
343 22Nd Ave N
Nashville, TN 372031841
(615) 327-7835
fax (615) 321-4146
Mailing address
3024 Business Park Cir
Goodlettsville, TN 370723132

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 12, 2021
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #MD0000018809
Medicaid (3)
TN #3034431 · TN #3034434 · KY #64913668

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609848738. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
669
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$68,559
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 133 87 $52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 83 62 $81
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 65 63 $77
43248 Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope 60 47 $133
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 47 30 $74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 41 41 $100
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 39 38 $232
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 37 37 $143
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 30 29 $91
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 30 28 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 27 peers in this city , average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$347
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
EVOKE PHARMA, INC. 3 $137.99
ABBVIE INC. 3 $70.26
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc 1 $53.00
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 2 $40.98
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC. 1 $25.63
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 1 $18.67

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$294
Education
$53

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,290
Patients
286
Total drug cost
$75,345
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoclopramide Hcl Generic 302 69 $1,628
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 226 55 $3,026
Famotidine Generic 158 43 $2,605
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 102 34 $3,581
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 74 12 $45,871
Alprazolam Generic 61 0 $265
Sucralfate Generic 56 20 $3,356
Omeprazole Generic 54 15 $664
Promethazine Hcl Generic 52 13 $692
Bethanechol Chloride Generic 45 0 $1,849

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Alexander's medical specialty?
Dr. William Alexander practices Gastroenterology Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. William Alexander practice?
Dr. William Alexander practices at 343 22Nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 372031841. Office phone: 6153277835.
What is Dr. William Alexander's NPI?
Dr. William Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609848738, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Alexander accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Alexander accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Alexander commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.