Ralph C Atkinson Iii, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Nashville, TN

Ralph C Atkinson Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Nashville, Tennessee. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Nephrology Associates, Pc and his current practice location is 28 White Bridge Rd, Ste. 300, Nashville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (615) 356-4111.

Ralph C Atkinson Iii is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 21608) 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 1083606248.

Contact Information

Ralph C Atkinson Iii, MD
28 White Bridge Rd, Ste. 300,
Nashville, TN 37205-1499
(615) 356-4111
(615) 356-8011

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRalph C Atkinson Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience39 Years
Location28 White Bridge Rd, 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:
  • Ralph C Atkinson Iii attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083606248
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/24/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244310035
  • Enrollment ID: I20100629000559

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ralph C Atkinson Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083606248NPI-NPPES
3061200MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 21608 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Dci DicksonDickson, TNDialysis facility
Dci Clarksville HwyNashville, TNDialysis facility
Saint Thomas West HospitalNashville, TNHospital
Tristar Horizon Medical CenterDickson, TNHospital
Sumner Regional Medical CenterGallatin, TNHospital
Three Rivers HospitalWaverly, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nephrology Associates, Pc084028200055

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. Ralph C Atkinson Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSaint Thomas Medical Partners
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437194669
PECOS PAC ID: 1557269354
Enrollment ID: O20031230000470
Entity NameNephrology Associates, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700878360
PECOS PAC ID: 0840282000
Enrollment ID: O20040330001670

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. Ralph C Atkinson Iii 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
Ralph C Atkinson Iii, MD
28 White Bridge Rd, Ste. 300,
Nashville, TN 37205-1499

Ph: (615) 356-4111
Ralph C Atkinson Iii, MD
28 White Bridge Rd, Ste. 300,
Nashville, TN 37205-1499

Ph: (615) 356-4111

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