Physician Profile
James Byron Atkinson, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Atkinson
Based in Nashville, TN, James Byron Atkinson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under pathology. James graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1981. James is also listed as specializing in anatomic & clinical pathology. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 438 Medicare patients across 833 services.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (615) 936-2000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
Nashville, TN 37232
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
833 services · 438 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
653 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | Lab test | 88307 |
58 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
45 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
27 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity | Lab test | 88309 |
26 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
24 |
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.
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.
Other pathology specialists in Nashville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1981 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Atkinson specialize in?
Dr. Atkinson is a pathology in Nashville, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PATHOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Atkinson located?
Dr. Atkinson 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
What is Dr. Atkinson's phone number?
The number on file is (615) 936-2000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Atkinson's NPI number?
Dr. Atkinson's National Provider Identifier is 1881623668. 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
Where did Dr. Atkinson go to medical school?
Dr. Atkinson attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Atkinson been practicing?
Dr. Atkinson has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Atkinson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Atkinson the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Atkinson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Atkinson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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