Quick answers
- Does James R. Anderson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Anderson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does James R. Anderson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 431 Original Medicare patients and 3,485 services for James R. Anderson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James R. Anderson's NPI number?
- 1184620460. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for James R. Anderson, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 431 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,485 |
| Different services or procedures | 87 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)770 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)352 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)335 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)332 services
- Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)320 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol66%
- Anxiety45%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes37%
- Depression35%
Hospitals where James R. Anderson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Anderson at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Tristar Ashland City Medical CenterAshland City, TN · Rural Emergency Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440779
- Tristar Centennial Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440161
- Tristar Horizon Medical CenterDickson, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440046
- Tristar Northcrest Medical CenterSpringfield, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440065
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440039
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Anderson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 125 Crestview Park DrDickson, TN 37055 (615) 441‑4411
- 127 Crestview Park DrDickson, TN 37055 (615) 446‑5121
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Anderson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dickson Medical Associates, PC56 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Dickson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dickson, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dickson Medical Associates, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184620460 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians