Quick answers
- Does Susan K. Garwood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Susan K. Garwood 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 Susan K. Garwood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 250 Original Medicare patients and 1,259 services for Susan K. Garwood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Susan K. Garwood's NPI number?
- 1801973490. 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 Susan K. Garwood, 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 | 250 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,259 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)206 services
- Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope (31624)145 services
- Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe (31628)132 services
- Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope (31627)131 services
- Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound (31654)131 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)62%
- COPD55%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
Hospitals where Susan K. Garwood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Susan K. Garwood 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.
- Tristar Centennial Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440161
- Tristar Horizon Medical CenterDickson, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440046
- Tristar Northcrest Medical CenterSpringfield, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440065
- Tristar Skyline Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440006
- Vanderbilt Clarksville HospitalClarksville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440035
Practice locations
Addresses where Susan K. Garwood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2300 Patterson StNashville, TN 37203 (615) 342‑1000
- 2400 Patterson St, Suite 202Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 342‑0260
- 2400 Patterson St, Suite 212Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 342‑7345
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Susan K. Garwood as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Centennial Surgical Clinic, LLC17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Centennial Surgical Clinic, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 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) | 1801973490 |
| 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