Tina M Darks, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

Tina M Darks is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Nashville, TN with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(615) 322-3000Nashville, TN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Tina M Darks, NP-C has been part of the Nashville medical community since 2009 in group practice. She has been in practice for 17+ years. Among her 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 40% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
  • Uses generic medications more than 39% 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
1 of 663 Nurse Practitioner providers in TNSee all Nurse Practitioner in Nashville17+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 162dNPPES updated 2025-12-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-3440

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, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

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

1.37%

Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Tennessee

1.37% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86%

Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

121

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

266

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,989

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $368k

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-15%)55%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Dec 11, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

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Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

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

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Tina M Darks

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Tina M Darks 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 Tina M Darks

NPI records show Dr. Darks 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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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