Dr Edward Chaum, MD PHD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Nashville, TN

Dr Edward Chaum, MD PHD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Caresouth Carolina Inc. and his current practice location is 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (615) 936-3000.

Dr Edward Chaum is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 33959) 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 1023075868.

Contact Information

Dr Edward Chaum, MD PHD
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic,
Nashville, TN 37232-5100
(615) 936-3000
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward Chaum
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience37 Years
Location3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, 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:
  • Dr Edward Chaum graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023075868
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/24/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406898493
  • Enrollment ID: I20101116000133

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward Chaum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023075868NPI-NPPES
Q003661MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 36131567 (Illinois)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 45697 (Kentucky)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 72251 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 4301102415 (Michigan)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 20602 (Mississippi)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 46660 (Arizona)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist G89425 (California)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 52072 (Colorado)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 51992 (Connecticut)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist ME115227 (Florida)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 69779 (Georgia)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 266450 (New York)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 25MA09294800 (New Jersey)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist MD448643 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 33959 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vanderbilt University Medical Center50920234162711
Caresouth Carolina Inc.105222131450

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameMinuteclinic Diagnostic Of Tennessee Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457323164
PECOS PAC ID: 2961428990
Enrollment ID: O20051019000798

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Entity NameTakoma Regional Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699819003
PECOS PAC ID: 8729189295
Enrollment ID: O20070727000394

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Entity NameVanderbilt University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104202761
PECOS PAC ID: 5092023416
Enrollment ID: O20151006000369

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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. Dr Edward Chaum 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
Dr Edward Chaum, MD PHD
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200,
Nashville, TN 37215-2691

Ph: (615) 936-2000
Dr Edward Chaum, MD PHD
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic,
Nashville, TN 37232-5100

Ph: (615) 936-3000

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Dr. Peter L Sonkin, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 345 23rd Ave N, Suite 350, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-983-6000    Fax: 615-983-6010
Dr. Mark R Melson, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4306 Harding Pike, Suite 106, Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: 615-297-5798    Fax: 615-383-6646
Dr. Everton L. Arrindell, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 345 - 23rd Avenue North, Suite 350, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-983-6000    Fax: 615-983-6010
Dr. Christine Shieh, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232
Phone: 615-322-3000    
Lucas Lee Groves, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232
Phone: 615-322-3000    
Dr. Brigid K Marshall, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 345 23rd Ave N Ste 350, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-983-6000    Fax: 615-983-6010

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