Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > TN Providers

Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD

(No ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

University of Louisville School of Medicine

Professional interests include: arthritis

222 22nd Avenue North 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37203

(629) 255-2183

Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD is a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN specializing in adult rheumatology. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD is affiliated with Heritage Medical Associates, Ascension, HERITAGE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PC and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown.

Office Locations

222 22nd Avenue North 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37203

open_in_new

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

C-reactive protein testing

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

rheumatoid factor test

In 2023, Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD had a list price for antibody tests, autoantibody tests, bone density test, central DEXA, C-reactive protein testing, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), immunoglobulin tests, joint X-ray, knee X-ray, rheumatoid factor (RF) test, sed rate (ESR), spine imaging, spine X-ray, uric acid blood test, uric acid test, and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

central DEXA

By Affordability:

creatine kinase tests

total creatine kinase test

vitamin D test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD performed more central DEXA procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for creatine kinase tests, total creatine kinase test, and vitamin D test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

intravenous infusion

By Affordability:

intravenous infusion therapy

urine tests

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD performed more intravenous (IV) infusion procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for intravenous infusion therapy, urine tests, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Victor M. Byrd, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	61
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	244
blood draw	521
chemotherapy	244
doctor visit	1251
injections	61
lab tests	1647
minimally invasive procedures	299
musculoskeletal imaging	194
preventive care	27
thoracic (chest) imaging	17
thyroid function tests	55
vaccines	11
X-rays	211

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	268
blood draw	479
chemotherapy	268
doctor visit	1293
injections	54
lab tests	1757
minimally invasive procedures	309
musculoskeletal imaging	258
preventive care	20
spinal procedures	15
thoracic (chest) imaging	18
thyroid function tests	41
X-rays	291

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	699

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	758
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	44
Less than 65	242

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	49
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	224
blood draw	440
chemotherapy	224
doctor visit	1271
injections	49
lab tests	1668
minimally invasive procedures	256
musculoskeletal imaging	365
preventive care	19
spinal procedures	13
thoracic (chest) imaging	13
thyroid function tests	43
X-rays	391

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	779

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	834
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	439
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	41
Less than 65	225

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2015 were lab tests, X-rays, blood draw and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	66
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	267
blood draw	512
chemotherapy	267
doctor visit	1385
hip imaging	13
injections	66
lab tests	1910
minimally invasive procedures	300
musculoskeletal imaging	511
preventive care	18
spinal procedures	11
thoracic (chest) imaging	20
thyroid function tests	66
X-rays	542

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	332
Female	1864

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1974
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1120
From 75 to 84	480
85 and over	108
Less than 65	488

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	3
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2016 were lab tests, X-rays, blood draw and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	55
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	254
blood draw	552
chemotherapy	254
doctor visit	1461
injections	55
lab tests	1919
minimally invasive procedures	290
musculoskeletal imaging	546
preventive care	23
spinal procedures	52
thoracic (chest) imaging	26
thyroid function tests	52
vaccines	11
X-rays	624

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	965

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1043
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	596
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	52
Less than 65	238

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2017 were lab tests, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	52
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	277
blood draw	527
chemotherapy	277
doctor visit	1481
injections	52
lab tests	1740
minimally invasive procedures	318
musculoskeletal imaging	604
preventive care	33
spinal procedures	47
thoracic (chest) imaging	28
thyroid function tests	41
vaccines	12
X-rays	679

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	1044

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1082
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	627
From 75 to 84	281
85 and over	64
Less than 65	236

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2018 were lab tests, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	327
blood draw	487
chemotherapy	327
doctor visit	1425
injections	44
lab tests	1634
minimally invasive procedures	355
musculoskeletal imaging	572
preventive care	34
spinal procedures	29
thyroid function tests	44
vaccines	17
X-rays	601

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	1024

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1089
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	645
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	59
Less than 65	211

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2019 were lab tests, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	381
blood draw	480
chemotherapy	381
doctor visit	1331
injections	34
lab tests	1701
minimally invasive procedures	419
musculoskeletal imaging	503
preventive care	14
spinal procedures	24
thyroid function tests	61
vaccines	14
X-rays	527

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	961

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1038
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	639
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	56
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	422
blood draw	495
chemotherapy	422
doctor visit	1370
injections	23
lab tests	1659
minimally invasive procedures	457
musculoskeletal imaging	401
preventive care	19
spinal procedures	13
thyroid function tests	38
vaccines	19
X-rays	426

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	893

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	947
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	629
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	37
Less than 65	164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2021 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, X-rays and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	484
blood draw	430
chemotherapy	484
doctor visit	1351
lab tests	1563
minimally invasive procedures	532
musculoskeletal imaging	465
preventive care	15
spinal procedures	35
thyroid function tests	36
vaccines	15
X-rays	515

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	971

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1032
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	666
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	52
Less than 65	153

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2022 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	536
blood draw	385
chemotherapy	536
doctor visit	1329
injections	12
lab tests	1447
minimally invasive procedures	569
musculoskeletal imaging	482
preventive care	13
spinal procedures	21
thyroid function tests	29
vaccines	13
X-rays	503

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	1006

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1079
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	658
From 75 to 84	345
85 and over	51
Less than 65	142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	2
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN were lab tests, X-rays, blood draw and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	45
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	334
blood draw	482
chemotherapy	334
doctor visit	1358
hip imaging	13
injections	45
lab tests	1695
minimally invasive procedures	373
musculoskeletal imaging	445
preventive care	21
spinal procedures	26
thoracic (chest) imaging	20
thyroid function tests	46
vaccines	14
X-rays	482

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	927

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	80
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	988
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	261
85 and over	51
Less than 65	207
65 to 74	581

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	20
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	3
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Rheumatology and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Rheumatology

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Heritage Medical Associates

Ascension

HERITAGE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PC

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD here: Leave a Review

(No ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Victor M. Byrd, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$105,924 ORENCIA $71,323	$34,601
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$78,105 COSENTYX $60,860	Ilaris $122	$17,123
Pfizer Inc.	$48,422 XELJANZ $35,944	LYRICA $12,369	INFLECTRA $108
Lilly USA, LLC	$43,972 TALTZ $40,123	OLUMIANT $249	FORTEO $16	$3,585
AbbVie Inc.	$39,402 Rinvoq $34,845	Humira $2,632	Skyrizi $1,926
Other	$89,535 Otezla $40,517	Humira $10,890	Rinvoq $5,722	KRYSTEXXA $3,257	Cimzia $1,309	Other $27,840

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$291,773
Consulting Fee	$48,607
Travel and Lodging	$36,414
Food and Beverage	$25,711
Honoraria	$2,660
Other	$196

Biography

Dr. Victor Byrd is a physician who specializes in adult rheumatology. He is especially interested in arthritis. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Medicine and a graduate of Vanderbilt University Medical Center's residency program. Dr. Byrd's hospital/clinic affiliations include Ascension and Heritage Medical Associates.