Derek A Damin, MD
Derek A Damin is an Allergy & Immunology specialist based in Nashville, TN with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Derek a Damin, MD has been part of the Nashville medical community since 2005 in group practice. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.13/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 44% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-3996
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Tennessee.
MIPS Score
202397.13/100
Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in TennesseeHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better59.5%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-23.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
126
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
168
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
575
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $327k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.7k received from industry
49 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Derek a Damin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 9, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.
Taxonomy: 207K00000X
Education & Training
University of Louisville School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Differs from practice location
Virtual Allergy & Immunology Care With Derek a Damin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Derek a Damin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Nashville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Derek a Damin
NPI records show Dr. Damin as active with telehealth listed in Nashville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (615) 322-3000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-3996
Mailing Address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37215-2691
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