Quick answers
- Does Carl M. Minami accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carl M. Minami 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 Carl M. Minami see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 934 Original Medicare patients and 2,775 services for Carl M. Minami. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carl M. Minami's NPI number?
- 1710975685. 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 Carl M. Minami, 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 | 934 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,775 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,589 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)320 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)212 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)122 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)94 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where Carl M. Minami works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carl M. Minami 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.
- Affiliate of Vitruvian HealthCleveland, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440185
- Phoenix Indian Medical CenterPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 030078
Practice locations
Addresses where Carl M. Minami is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1010 Airpark Ctr DrNashville, TN 37217 (615) 221‑4400
- 4212 N 16th StPhoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 263‑1200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carl M. Minami as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dhew Ind Hlth SV Hlth SVS and MNTL Hlth Adm227 clinicians in the group
- Associated Pathologists, LLC139 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dhew Ind Hlth SV Hlth SVS and MNTL Hlth Adm
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710975685 |
| 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