Quick answers
- Does Frank K. Vandevender accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frank K. Vandevender 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 Frank K. Vandevender see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 33 Original Medicare patients and 95 services for Frank K. Vandevender. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Frank K. Vandevender's NPI number?
- 1598750697. 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 Frank K. Vandevender, 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 | 33 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 95 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)25 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)13 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
Practice locations
Addresses where Frank K. Vandevender is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2400 Patterson St, Suite 400Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 342‑5900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Frank K. Vandevender as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Columbia Medical Group - The Frist Clinic Inc57 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Columbia Medical Group - The Frist Clinic Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598750697 |
| 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