Quick answers
- Does Burton F. Elrod accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Burton F. Elrod 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 Burton F. Elrod see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 195 Original Medicare patients and 800 services for Burton F. Elrod. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Burton F. Elrod's NPI number?
- 1285683540. 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 Burton F. Elrod, 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 | 195 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 800 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)240 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)65 services
- Mri scan of arm joint without contrast (73221)64 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)62 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)52 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure56%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Diabetes21%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Burton F. Elrod is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2004 Hayes St, Suite 200Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 324‑1600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Burton F. Elrod as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center PLC91 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other sports medicine doctors in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center PLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1975 (51 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285683540 |
| 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
- 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