Eric Shawn Lambright, M.D

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY

(615) 936-2000Nashville, TN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Eric Shawn Lambright, M.D has practiced thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) for 31+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 1995 and has 31+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS 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
1 of 15 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in TNSee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Nashville31+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1503dNPPES updated 2022-03-25 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3601 Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Tennessee.

MIPS Score

2023

97.13/100

Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

26.19%

Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+21.1 pts)

26.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

64.3%

Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-18.5 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

179

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

21

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

42

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $94k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Cancer.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+28%)49%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+22%)42%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$386 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Eric Shawn Lambright's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1995

    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

  2. Board certified · Mar 24, 2022

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 31 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Taxonomy: 208G00000X

Education & Training

Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1995)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37215-2691

Differs from practice location

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Eric Shawn Lambright

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Eric Shawn Lambright for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — 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 Eric Shawn Lambright

NPI records show Dr. Lambright as active with telehealth listed in Nashville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (615) 936-2000.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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