Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Dr. James Byron Atkinson III, MD

Individual provider Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · NPI 1881623668

Dr. James Byron Atkinson III, MD is a Pathology in Nashville, Tennessee. Graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1981, 45 years ago. Practices with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a 3,466-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Tennessee.

Years since qualifying
45
Trained at
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Licensed in
TN
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232-2637
Phone: (615) 936-2000
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 1310 24th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212-2637 — (615) 327-4751

Specialties & licences

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207ZP0102X · Licence MD14141 (TN)

Record details

NPI number1881623668
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 2, 2006
Last updated in NPPESApril 17, 2024
Certification dateApril 17, 2024

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyPATHOLOGY
Medical schoolVANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1981 (45 years in practice)
Group practice Vanderbilt University Medical Center — 3466 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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