ERNEST J. WRIGHT, III MD – NPI #1346569589
Neurological Surgery
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
ERNEST WRIGHT, III is a neurological surgeon located in NASHVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1346569589 to ERNEST WRIGHT, III on May 27, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Aug 06, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ERNEST WRIGHT, III below.
NPI Profile for
ERNEST J. WRIGHT, III
(more than 16 years ago)
NASHVILLE, TN 37203 Phone: (615) 327-9543 Fax: (615) 341-7583
1 Other location(s):
Manchester, TN 37355-3179
Phone: (615) 327-9543
Fax: (615) 341-7583
ATTN: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
PHOENIX, AZ 85013-4409 Phone: (602) 406-3538 Fax:
Identifiers for ERNEST WRIGHT, III
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | TN MEDICARE | TN | INPROCESS |
| MEDICAID | TN | Q037458 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207T00000X - Neurological Surgery (Primary) |
TN | 56882 |
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Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
ERNEST WRIGHT, III is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL FOR SPINAL SURGERY2011 MURPHY AVENUE
NASHVILLE, TN 37203 - SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITAL4220 HARDING RD, PO BOX 380
NASHVILLE, TN 37205 - SOUTHERN TENNESSEE REGIONAL HLTH SYSTEM WINCHESTER185 HOSPITAL ROAD
WINCHESTER, TN 37398 - UNITY MEDICAL CENTER481 INTERSTATE DRIVE
MANCHESTER, TN 37355
- SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL FOR SPINAL SURGERY2011 MURPHY AVENUE
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