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- 3939 Central Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076
About Dr. Gaston
Robert B. Gaston, MD is a healthcare provider in Hermitage, TN specializing in general practice. Robert trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1972. Robert is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 2,550 Medicare patients across 6,889 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, automated urinalysis test, and complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count. This provider record is associated with NPI 1003897380.
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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) 883-2331
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3939 CENTRAL PIKE
Hermitage, TN 37076
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Practice 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
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Bone health
Brain & Nerves
Digestive Health
- Acid reflux
- Constipation
- Viral gastroenteritis
Digestive health
- Food Poisoning
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
Endocrine
- Hyperthyroidism
Eye Care
Foot & Ankle
General Health
Heart & Circulation
Infections
- COVID-19
- Mononucleosis
Joint & Muscle
Lungs & Breathing
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Men's Health
- Erectile dysfunction
- Testosterone deficiency
Mental Health
Pain
Pain & Joints
Skin
Skin & Hair
Sleep
Urinary & Kidney
Weight & Metabolism
Women's Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Skin biopsy
Diagnostic testing
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Heart monitor
- Spirometry
Ear, Nose & Throat
Exams & Clearances
- DOT Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Sports physical
Heart & Circulation
Hormone therapy
- Hormone replacement therapy
Infections & Screening
- Cholesterol Check
- COVID-19 testing
- STI Testing
- Urine Drug Screen
Injections
- Antibiotic Injection
Lab tests
- Rapid flu test
- Rapid Mono Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Urinalysis
- Vaccine Titer Test
Lungs & Breathing
- Breathing Treatment
Men's Health
- Prostate exam
Mental health
- Mental Health Evaluation
Minor Surgery
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Mole removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Wart Removal
Pain & Injections
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Pain & Joints
- Splinting of minor injuries
Pain management
- Trigger Point Injections
Physical exams
- Daycare Physical
Prescriptions & Medications
- Prescription Refill
Preventive care
- Colon cancer screening consult
Preventive Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Vaccines
- HPV vaccine
- Routine Vaccines
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
- Tetanus shot
- Travel vaccines
Weight & Metabolism
- Weight loss medication consult
Women's Health
- Birth control counseling
- Depo Shot
- IUD Removal
- Pap smear
- Pelvic exam
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
Wound Care
- Burn and Wound Care
- Minor laceration repair
- Suture removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,889 services · 2,550 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
71 | More often than most peers in General Practice |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
135 | More often than most peers in General Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
48 | More often than most peers in General Practice |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
38 | As often as other peers in General Practice |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
2,488 | More often than most peers in General Practice |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
172 | As often as other peers in General Practice |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
90 | As often as other peers in General Practice |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | Drug given | J1040 |
20 | As often as other peers in General Practice |
| Respiratory infectious agent detection by rna for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid 19), influenza a, influenza b, and respiratory syncytial virus, upper respiratory specimen, each reported as detected or not detected | 0241U |
20 | As often as other peers in General Practice | |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
600 | More than most peers in General Practice |
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.
Related specialists at this location 6
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.
Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 10 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1972 at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 3
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Gaston's specialty?
Dr. Gaston is a general practitioner in Hermitage, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Practice”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Gaston?
Dr. Gaston is listed at 3939 Central Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Gaston?
The number on file is (615) 883-2331. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gaston's NPI number?
Dr. Gaston's National Provider Identifier is 1003897380. 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 Dr. Gaston's medical education?
Dr. Gaston attended University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1972. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Gaston been practicing?
Dr. Gaston has 54 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1972, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Gaston known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gaston performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Gaston confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gaston. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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