Mark T. Peters, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Mark T. Peters is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Nashville, TN with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(615) 297-2700Nashville, TN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 39 years in internal medicine, Mark T. Peters, M.D. is a long-established pulmonologist in Nashville. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).

1 of 88 Internal Medicine providers in TNSee all Internal Medicine in Nashville39+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4036dNPPES updated 2015-05-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4230 Harding Pike Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37205-2013

Fax: (615) 386-2399
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

30.7%

Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-52.1 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

572

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

471

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,695

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3.62M

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 COPD.

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

COPD
Higher than avg (+42%)62%

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

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+22%)54%

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

US avg: 31.7%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+23%)45%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+10%)40%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+18%)40%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.4k received from industry

74 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Mark T. Peters'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 · 1987

    Ohio State University College of Medicine

  2. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in NashvilleAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Education & Training

Ohio State University College of Medicine (Class of 1987)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

104 Woodmont Blvd Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37205-2245

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Mark T. Peters

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Mark T. Peters for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — 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 Mark T. Peters

Dr. Peters is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Nashville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (615) 297-2700.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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