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BETHANY SANDERS, CNM

Midwife in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
17
Medicare Part D claims · Midwife avg: 118
MIPS score
97.1279/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BETHANY SANDERS, CNM is a Midwife ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 17 claims . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BETHANY SANDERS, CNM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.1279 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 17 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BETHANY SANDERS, CNM at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/22/2007

NPI 1689790263

Primary specialty

Midwife

Mid-sized

5,918 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

17 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 118

MIPS final score

97.1279/100 14.027900000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Midwife compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Midwife share within Tennessee

1. Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Midwife share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BETHANY SANDERS, CNM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Midwife national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.1279/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Midwife) — 97.1279/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Midwife) — 97.1279/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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BETHANY SANDERS, CNM is a Midwife provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNM. NPI: 1689790263. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BETHANY SANDERS, CNM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Midwife provider holding CNM credentials at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 322-3000. NPI 1689790263 was issued on 03/22/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SANDERS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 17 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.1279/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.6458), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,918 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 118 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

Provider Details

NPI 1689790263
Specialty Midwife
Credentials CNM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/22/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

97.1279
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.6458
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

17
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
25
Total Day Supply
653
Generic Drug Cost
$961

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
41.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.60

Midwife Overview

How BETHANY SANDERS, CNM fits within the Midwife landscape nationally.

5,918
Midwife Providers in US
54
States with Midwife
118
Avg Claims per Provider

BETHANY SANDERS, CNM's 17 claims are below the specialty average of 118.

Nearby Midwife Providers in Tennessee

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SANDERS.

Compare Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BETHANY SANDERS, CNM's specialty?
BETHANY SANDERS, CNM specializes in Midwife and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: CNM.
How much does BETHANY SANDERS, CNM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BETHANY SANDERS, CNM wrote 17 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is BETHANY SANDERS, CNM's Medicare quality score?
BETHANY SANDERS, CNM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (Quality: 85.6458). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BETHANY SANDERS, CNM located?
BETHANY SANDERS, CNM is located at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 322-3000.
What is BETHANY SANDERS, CNM's NPI number?
BETHANY SANDERS, CNM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689790263, issued on 03/22/2007.
How many Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 5,918 Midwife providers across 54 states in the US. The average Midwife provider writes 118 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does BETHANY SANDERS, CNM accept Medicare?
BETHANY SANDERS, CNM appears in CMS Medicare data with 17 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BETHANY SANDERS, CNM's credentials?
BETHANY SANDERS, CNM's NPI is 1689790263 with credentials CNM. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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