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3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232 - La Vergne location
5000 Murfreesboro Rd, La Vergne, TN 37086
About Patience Echem
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — family, Patience O. Echem, FNP practices in Nashville, TN. According to Medicare claims data, Patience cared for 179 Medicare patients across 197 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, detection test by multiplex amplified probe technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (covid-19) and influenza virus types a and b, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1770720674 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (615) 936-2000
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Practice Locations
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
Nashville, TN 37232
5000 Murfreesboro Rd
La Vergne, TN 37086
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family 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
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
Digestive
Digestive health
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Men's health
Mental health
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
Nerve & spine
Neurological
Pain
Pain & spine
Pediatric infections
Respiratory
Skin
Sleep
Urinary health
Women's health
Procedures & services
Chronic condition care
Dermatology
Diagnostic screening
Evaluation & Testing
Hormones & endocrine
Injury care
Lab tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Mental health
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
Minor surgery
Physical exams
Prescriptions
Preventative care
Preventative exams
Sexual health
Skin procedures
Sleep
Urgent care
Weight management
Women's health
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Well-woman exam
Most searched procedures
Allergies
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
Heart health
Injections
Lifestyle counseling
Neurological care
Occupational health
Pain management
Respiratory care
Screenings
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
197 services · 179 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
71 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Detection test by multiplex amplified probe technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (covid-19) and influenza virus types a and b | Lab test | 87636 |
41 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
16 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | Lab test | 87880 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
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 nurse practitioners at this location 4
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Nashville 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Influenza vaccine, inactivated 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Patience O. Echem?
Patience O. Echem is a nurse practitioner in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
What is Patience O. Echem's address?
Patience O. Echem 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 can I make an appointment with Patience O. Echem?
The number on file is (615) 936-2000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Patience O. Echem's NPI number?
Patience O. Echem's National Provider Identifier is 1770720674. 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 Patience O. Echem train?
Patience O. Echem attended Other, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Patience O. Echem been practicing?
Patience O. Echem has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Patience O. Echem perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Patience O. Echem provides treatments such as influenza vaccine, inactivated, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Patience O. Echem confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Patience O. Echem. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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