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Pathology

Katherine S. Hamilton, MD

Works at hospitals in Nashville, TN · McMinnville, TN · Murfreesboro, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Katherine S. Hamilton, MD is a pathologist at 2000 Church St, Nashville, TN 37236. Phone: (615) 284-5229. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Katherine S. Hamilton had 445 Original Medicare patients and 2,197 services. NPI 1386616167. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Katherine S. Hamilton, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Katherine S. Hamilton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine S. Hamilton 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 Katherine S. Hamilton see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 445 Original Medicare patients and 2,197 services for Katherine S. Hamilton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Katherine S. Hamilton's NPI number?
1386616167. 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 Katherine S. Hamilton, 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 patients445
Services billed to Medicare2,197
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)500 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)412 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)393 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)112 services
  5. Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers (88189)105 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Chronic kidney disease32%

Hospitals where Katherine S. Hamilton works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katherine S. Hamilton 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Katherine S. Hamilton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Katherine S. Hamilton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Acla PC13 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Nashville

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

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Other clinicians in Acla PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386616167
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians