Craig Wierum, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Nashville, TN

Craig Wierum, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Nashville, Tennessee. He went to University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Heritage Medical Associates Pc and his current practice location is 222 22nd Ave N, Nashville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (629) 255-2162.

Craig Wierum is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD023482) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1609867233.

Contact Information

Craig Wierum, MD
222 22nd Ave N,
Nashville, TN 37203-1852
(629) 255-2162
(629) 255-4058



Physician's Profile

Full NameCraig Wierum
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience34 Years
Location222 22nd Ave N, Nashville, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Craig Wierum attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609867233
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/02/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/25/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466427463
  • Enrollment ID: I20040901001083

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Craig Wierum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609867233NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism MD023482 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Heritage Medical Associates Pc4688651037158

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameHeritage Medical Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548284060
PECOS PAC ID: 4688651037
Enrollment ID: O20040702000463

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Craig Wierum is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Craig Wierum, MD
222 22nd Ave N,
Nashville, TN 37203-1852

Ph: (629) 255-3486
Craig Wierum, MD
222 22nd Ave N,
Nashville, TN 37203-1852

Ph: (629) 255-2162

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