Dr Richard Noble Thigpen, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Nashville, TN

Dr Richard Noble Thigpen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Nashville, Tennessee. He went to Michigan College Of Medicine And Surgery and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Vanderbilt University Medical Center and his current practice location is 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (615) 936-2000.

Dr Richard Noble Thigpen is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 51627) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1154684066.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Noble Thigpen, MD
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic,
Nashville, TN 37232-5829
(615) 936-2000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Noble Thigpen
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience14 Years
Location3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Richard Noble Thigpen attended and graduated from Michigan College Of Medicine And Surgery in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154684066
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2012
  • Last Update Date: 03/14/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416175542
  • Enrollment ID: I20140902001192

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Noble Thigpen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154684066NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 4301096232 (Michigan)Secondary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 51627 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vanderbilt University Medical Center50920234162711

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Richard Noble Thigpen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Tennessee
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295751386
PECOS PAC ID: 3072421213
Enrollment ID: O20040110000145
Entity NameVanderbilt University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104202761
PECOS PAC ID: 5092023416
Enrollment ID: O20151006000369

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Richard Noble Thigpen is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Richard Noble Thigpen, MD
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200,
Nashville, TN 37215-2691

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Dr Richard Noble Thigpen, MD
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic,
Nashville, TN 37232-5829

Ph: (615) 936-2000

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