Physician Profile
Cristina D. Salmon Echanique, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Salmon Echanique
Based in Nashville, TN, Cristina D. Salmon Echanique, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Cristina is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program and pulmonary disease. Medicare claims data shows Cristina provided 558 services to 490 patients. The services billed most often include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes. NPI 1326499161 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (615) 936-2000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
Nashville, TN 37232
550 S Jackson St Rm A3R40
Louisville, KY 40202
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
Office procedures
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
Sexual health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
558 services · 490 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | Procedure | 31624 |
68 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | Procedure | 31628 |
46 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope | Procedure | 31629 |
40 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
38 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31627 |
37 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound | Procedure | 31654 |
36 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes | Procedure | 31652 |
25 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32557 |
15 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 3 or more lymph nodes | Procedure | 31653 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound scan of chest | Imaging | 76604 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other internists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Nashville 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Cristina D. Salmon Echanique's specialty?
Cristina D. Salmon Echanique is an internist in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Cristina D. Salmon Echanique?
Cristina D. Salmon Echanique is listed at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Cristina D. Salmon Echanique?
The number on file is (615) 936-2000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Cristina D. Salmon Echanique?
Cristina D. Salmon Echanique's National Provider Identifier is 1326499161. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Cristina D. Salmon Echanique's education?
Cristina D. Salmon Echanique attended Other, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Cristina D. Salmon Echanique have?
Cristina D. Salmon Echanique has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Cristina D. Salmon Echanique known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Cristina D. Salmon Echanique performs procedures including irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope, biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe and needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of chest, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Cristina D. Salmon Echanique's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Cristina D. Salmon Echanique. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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