Richard Hock, MD
Richard Hock is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Nashville, TN with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard Hock, MD has been part of the Nashville medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (class of 1987), he has been practicing for over 39 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.13/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Uses generic medications more than 34% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Federal MIPS score higher than 44% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Tennessee, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
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.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.52%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
1.52% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
608
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
875
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
14,236
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.82M
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 15, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 1987)
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Richard Hock
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Hock 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 Richard Hock
NPI records show Dr. Hock 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 Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3601 Tvc, Nashville, TN 37232-0001
Mailing Address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37215-2691
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