PAUL D. CROOK MD – NPI #1154768091
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

PAUL CROOK is an orthopaedic surgeon located in NASHVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1154768091 to PAUL CROOK on June 02, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XX0005X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Jul 09, 2025. 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 PAUL CROOK below.

NPI Profile for
PAUL D. CROOK

NPI Number
1154768091
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PAUL D. CROOK
Credentials
MD
Primary location
8 CITY BLVD STE 300
NASHVILLE, TN 37209-2682
Phone: (615) 329-6600 Fax: (615) 329-4858
Mailing address
PO BOX 306556
NASHVILLE, TN 37230-6556
Phone: (615) 329-2294 Fax: (615) 695-1494
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 09, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for PAUL CROOK

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTNQ051126
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
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Primary)		 TN 58720

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
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2013
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
PAUL CROOK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITAL
      4220 HARDING RD, PO BOX 380
      NASHVILLE, TN 37205
    • TRISTAR CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER
      2300 PATTERSON STREET
      NASHVILLE, TN 37203
    • TRISTAR HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER
      111 HIGHWAY 70 EAST
      DICKSON, TN 37055
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • NHC HOMECARE MURFREESBORO
      1923 MEMORIAL BLVD, SUITE A
      MURFREESBORO, TN 37129

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