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Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Adult Cardiology
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1977)
Professional interests include: transcatheter mitral valve repair (MitraClip), cardiac imaging, angina, and more.
1215 21st Avenue South 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232

Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD is a cardiologist in Nashville, TN specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1977 and has 49 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health.

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Office Locations

1215 21st Avenue South 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-2318
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Some issues Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

  • Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
  • Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
  • Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
  • Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
  • Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
  • Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging
cardiac procedures

In 2012, Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging, and cardiac procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2012 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 409
doctor visit 169
hospital care 248
inpatient care 229
outpatient care 19
stress testing 18
ultrasound (sonogram) 409

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 115
doctor visit 157
hospital care 204
inpatient care 192
outpatient care 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 115

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD.

Gender
Male 407
Female 338
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 655
Black 72
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 267
From 75 to 84 176
85 and over 83
Less than 65 219

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 67
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 43
Dementia 13
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 45
doctor visit 153
hospital care 109
inpatient care 109
ultrasound (sonogram) 45

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD.

Gender
Male 330
Female 289
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 516
Black 78
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 226
From 75 to 84 145
85 and over 63
Less than 65 185

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 40
Dementia 13
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 43
doctor visit 162
hospital care 77
inpatient care 77
ultrasound (sonogram) 43

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD.

Gender
Male 408
Female 364
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 664
Black 86
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 274
From 75 to 84 206
85 and over 78
Less than 65 214

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 69
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 34
Heart Failure 53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 38
Dementia 13
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 91
doctor visit 151
hospital care 185
inpatient care 185
ultrasound (sonogram) 91

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD.

Gender
Male 276
Female 232
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 434
Black 56
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 189
From 75 to 84 138
85 and over 41
Less than 65 140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 69
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 28
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 44
Dementia 19
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 41
doctor visit 95
hospital care 116
inpatient care 116
ultrasound (sonogram) 41

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD.

Gender
Male 246
Female 208
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 386
Black 49
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 179
From 75 to 84 115
85 and over 50
Less than 65 110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 68
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 41
Dementia 19
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 81
doctor visit 164
hospital care 157
inpatient care 157
ultrasound (sonogram) 81

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD.

Gender
Male 401
Female 328
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 629
Black 80
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 300
From 75 to 84 197
85 and over 65
Less than 65 167

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 69
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 45
Dementia 20
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 32
doctor visit 132
hospital care 128
inpatient care 128
ultrasound (sonogram) 32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD.

Gender
Male 351
Female 325
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 577
Black 78
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 274
From 75 to 84 186
85 and over 58
Less than 65 158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 43
Dementia 23
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 39
doctor visit 105
hospital care 48
inpatient care 48
ultrasound (sonogram) 39

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD.

Gender
Male 322
Female 262
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 482
Black 77
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 246
From 75 to 84 152
85 and over 52
Less than 65 134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 67
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 66
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 43
Dementia 23
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 46
doctor visit 107
hospital care 133
inpatient care 133
ultrasound (sonogram) 46

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD.

Gender
Male 345
Female 263
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 514
Black 65
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 263
From 75 to 84 154
85 and over 56
Less than 65 135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 67
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 42
Dementia 27
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 33
doctor visit 119
hospital care 143
inpatient care 143
ultrasound (sonogram) 33

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD.

Gender
Male 180
Female 130
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 266
Black 30
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 129
From 75 to 84 88
85 and over 35
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 42
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 41
Dementia 16
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 40
doctor visit 109
hospital care 106
inpatient care 106
ultrasound (sonogram) 40

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 59
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 141
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 65
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 17
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 65
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 47
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 35
Dementia 9
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 29
doctor visit 89
hospital care 125
inpatient care 125
ultrasound (sonogram) 29

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD.

Gender
Male 82
Female 60
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 127
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 11
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 47
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

cardiac procedures 80
doctor visit 131
hospital care 136
inpatient care 134
outpatient care 15
stress testing 18
ultrasound (sonogram) 80

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD.

Gender
Male 264
Female 219
Ethnicity
Black / African American 51
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 414
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 127
85 and over 46
Less than 65 120
65 to 74 190

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 37
Atrial Fibrillation 30
Cancer 12
Dementia 15

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1977. He completed residency at Harvard University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1977)

Residency: Harvard University Affiliated Hospitals (1978)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine (1981)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 135 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin Franklin Byrd III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN. 

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Biography

Dr. Benjamin Byrd specializes in adult cardiology and practices in Nashville, TN. The average patient rating for Dr. Byrd is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Byrd include catheterization, heart transplant, and angina. He is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Nashville, TN. Before performing his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Harvard University, Dr. Byrd attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He is conversant in French.

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