Quick answers
- Does Praveen Dandamudi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Praveen Dandamudi 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 Praveen Dandamudi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 231 Original Medicare patients and 526 services for Praveen Dandamudi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Praveen Dandamudi's NPI number?
- 1386820413. 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 Praveen Dandamudi, 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 | 231 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 526 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)140 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)138 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)81 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)44 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)32 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes55%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
Hospitals where Praveen Dandamudi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Praveen Dandamudi 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.
- Ascension Saint Thomas HospitalNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440082
- 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 Summit Medical CenterHermitage, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440150
- Williamson Medical CenterFranklin, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440029
Practice locations
Addresses where Praveen Dandamudi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2201 Murphy Ave, Suite 303Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 628‑8064
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Praveen Dandamudi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern Kidney Specialists PLC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern Kidney Specialists PLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386820413 |
| 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