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Dr. Ashok N Babu, M.D.
Surgery Physician in Nashville, TN · enumerated 2007.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1316142573
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Ashok N Babu
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 4230 Harding Pike, Ste. 530, Nashville, TN, 37205
Phone (615) 222-5500
Fax (615) 222-5601
Enumeration date Jun 18, 2007
Last updated in NPPES Aug 15, 2019
Taxonomy & licenses
204F00000X Transplant Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 53641 (TN) Secondary
208G00000X Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 53641 (TN) Secondary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
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Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q017956 | Medicaid | TN | - |
| P01573798 | Other | TN | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
| 6056800 | Other | TN | BCBST |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Ashok Babu practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Nashville, TN. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Ashok Babu?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ashok Babu is 1316142573, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2019-08-15.