Quick answers
- Does Carla R. Retief accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carla R. Retief 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 Carla R. Retief see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 465 Original Medicare patients and 4,714 services for Carla R. Retief. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carla R. Retief's NPI number?
- 1679585822. 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 Carla R. Retief, 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 | 465 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,714 |
| Different services or procedures | 81 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,127 services
- Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area (77280)470 services
- Superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery (77401)453 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)443 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields (G6001)441 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Anxiety20%
- Depression16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carla R. Retief is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4301 Hillsboro Rd, Suite 200Nashville, TN 37215 (615) 383‑6092
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carla R. Retief as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Affiliated Dermatologists of Green Hills, PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679585822 |
| 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