Dr. James Whiteside Richardson
Dr. James W. Richardson
Last updated: Jan 16, 2025

Dr. James W. Richardson

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 46 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1975
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1669453098

Dr. James W. Richardson JR. M.D.

Vascular Surgeon

He is located at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic in Nashville, TN 37232. Can help patients with the following: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aneurysm, Cancer, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Ischemia, Stroke. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669453098. Appointment can be made via the phone number (615) 322-5000. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. James Whiteside Richardson, being an vascular surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. James W. Richardson.

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Aneurysm
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Appendicitis
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bleeding Varices
  • Blood Clots
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
  • Claudication
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Embolism
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Ischemia
  • Lymphedema
  • May-Thurner Syndrome
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Renal Vascular Disease
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Stroke
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Venous Ulcer

Procedures Performed by Dr. James W. Richardson

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James W. Richardson as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Alliant Health Plans, Inc.

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc.
Alliant Health Plans, Inc. plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
SoloCare Bronze EPO $8500 DED HSA 10004 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Exp Bronze EPO $9500 DED 10015 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Gold EPO $1500 DED 10010 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Silver EPO $5000 DED 10014 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Silver EPO $6500 DED 10013 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Standard Exp Bronze EPO $7500 DED 10008 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Standard Gold EPO $2000 DED 10006 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Standard Platinum EPO $0 DED 10005 EPO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Standard Silver EPO $6000 DED 10007 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) EPO · Gold Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network S Accepting new patients

Cigna Healthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connect Bronze 7500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze CMS Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold CMS Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 4500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver CMS Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 15 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Elite EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. James W. Richardson is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. James W. Richardson is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Vascular Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - General Surgery) .

Bills through: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Cardiovascular Systems $501
Smith \u0026 Nephew $299
Terumo Medical $182

Other

Food and Beverage $1146
Travel and Lodging $467

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1975

Additional Specialities

  • Surgeon

Affiliated practices

Mid-South Surgeons
1222 Trotwood Avenue
Columbia, 38401 TN
(931) 380-3033
The Surgical Clinic
4535 Harding Pike
Nashville, 37205 TN
(615) 269-9007

Affiliated hospitals

MAURY REGIONAL HOSPITAL
1224 TROTWOOD AVE
COLUMBIA, 38401 TN
(931) 381-1111
MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER
1080 NORTH ELLINGTON PARKWAY
LEWISBURG, 37091 TN
(931) 359-6276

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. James Whiteside Richardson?

Dr. James Whiteside Richardson's office is located at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic in Nashville, TN 37232.

Does Dr. James Whiteside Richardson have affiliation with practices?

Dr. James Whiteside Richardson is affiliated with Mid-South Surgeons. For the full list of practices see this list.

What conditions does Dr. James Whiteside Richardson treat?

Dr. James Whiteside Richardson provides treatment for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aneurysm, Cancer, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Ischemia, Stroke. For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. James Whiteside Richardson affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. James Whiteside Richardson is affiliated with MAURY REGIONAL HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. James Whiteside Richardson accept patients with Alliant Health Plans, Inc.?

Yes, Dr. James Whiteside Richardson is listed in-network for Alliant Health Plans, Inc. through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.