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Thoracic Surgery

Ashok N. Babu, MD

Works at hospitals in Nashville, TN · Gallatin, TN · Clarksville, TN … · Tennessee

Summary

Ashok N. Babu, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Nashville, TN, Gallatin, TN and Clarksville, TN and other places. NPI 1316142573. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ashok N. Babu, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
24Years since medical school (graduated 2002)
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Saint Thomas Medical PartnersGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ashok N. Babu work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ashok N. Babu at 5 hospitals: Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, Highpoint Health-Sumner With Ascension Saint Thoma…, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and Williamson Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ashok N. Babu see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Nashville, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ashok N. Babu's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Ashok N. Babu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ashok N. Babu accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Ashok N. Babu offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Ashok N. Babu offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Ashok N. Babu?
(615) 284-1400, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ashok N. Babu's NPI number?
1316142573. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ashok N. Babu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ashok N. Babu at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ashok N. Babu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ashok N. Babu as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Saint Thomas Medical Partners590 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Nashville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year2002
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1316142573
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians