2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1942663307 MD
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MARIA LYNES, MD

Hospitalist Physician 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
12
Medicare Part D claims · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
What the federal data reveals: MARIA LYNES, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 12 claims .

What stands out: MARIA LYNES, MD filed 12 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MARIA LYNES, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MARIA LYNES, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2016

NPI 1942663307

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Tennessee

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospitalist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospitalist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

MARIA LYNES, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1942663307. 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.

MARIA LYNES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1818 ALBION ST, NASHVILLE, TN, 37208, with a listed phone of (615) 341-4000. NPI 1942663307 was issued on 04/03/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LYNES 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 12 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $925 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

1818 ALBION ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37208

Provider Details

NPI 1942663307
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/03/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARIA LYNES, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

COMMUNITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC
LOUISVILLE, KY
WELLMONT MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC
KINGSPORT, TN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

12
Total Claims
$925
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16
Total Day Supply
314

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
55.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.72

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How MARIA LYNES, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

MARIA LYNES, MD's 12 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARIA LYNES, MD's specialty?
MARIA LYNES, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARIA LYNES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARIA LYNES, MD wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims totaling $925 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is MARIA LYNES, MD located?
MARIA LYNES, MD is located at 1818 ALBION ST, NASHVILLE, TN, 37208. Phone: (615) 341-4000.
What is MARIA LYNES, MD's NPI number?
MARIA LYNES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942663307, issued on 04/03/2016.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MARIA LYNES, MD accept Medicare?
MARIA LYNES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 12 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 MARIA LYNES, MD's credentials?
MARIA LYNES, MD's NPI is 1942663307 with credentials MD. 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.
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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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