Physician Profile
Stephen T. Staelin, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Staelin
Based in Nashville, TN, Stephen T. Staelin, MD is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Stephen graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1996. Medicare claims data shows Stephen provided 2,236 services to 1,512 patients. The services billed most often include injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views. NPI 1912999863 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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) 383-2693
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4230 HARDING PIKE SUITE 1000
Nashville, TN 37205
1035 S Hartmann Dr
Lebanon, TN 37090
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Endocrine
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,236 services · 1,512 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
151 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
72 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
38 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
36 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
31 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve | Procedure | 64718 |
26 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of cyst of tendon | Procedure | 20612 |
26 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit | Procedure | 26123 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
328 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
70 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
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 general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 general surgeons in Nashville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Staelin's specialty?
Dr. Staelin is a general surgeon in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Staelin?
Dr. Staelin is listed at 4230 Harding Pike Suite 1000, Nashville, TN 37205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Staelin?
The number on file is (615) 383-2693. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Staelin?
Dr. Staelin's National Provider Identifier is 1912999863. 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. Staelin's medical education?
Dr. Staelin attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Staelin have?
Dr. Staelin has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Staelin known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Staelin performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, release and/or relocation of hand nerve and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Staelin's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Staelin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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