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

NPI Number
1346569589
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ERNEST J. WRIGHT, III
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2011 MURPHY AVE STE 3011
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 327-9543 Fax: (615) 341-7583
1 Other location(s):
1615 McMinnville Hwy
Manchester, TN 37355-3179
Phone: (615) 327-9543
Fax: (615) 341-7583
Mailing address
350 W THOMAS RD
ATTN: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
PHOENIX, AZ 85013-4409
Phone: (602) 406-3538 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ERNEST WRIGHT, III

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERTN MEDICARETNINPROCESS
MEDICAIDTNQ037458
Taxonomy Code(s)

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

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ERNEST WRIGHT, III is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL FOR SPINAL SURGERY
      2011 MURPHY AVENUE
      NASHVILLE, TN 37203
    • SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITAL
      4220 HARDING RD, PO BOX 380
      NASHVILLE, TN 37205
    • SOUTHERN TENNESSEE REGIONAL HLTH SYSTEM WINCHESTER
      185 HOSPITAL ROAD
      WINCHESTER, TN 37398
    • UNITY MEDICAL CENTER
      481 INTERSTATE DRIVE
      MANCHESTER, TN 37355

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