Dr. Ruth E. Lamar
Dr. Ruth E. Lamar
Last updated: Oct 3, 2019

Dr. Ruth E. Lamar

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 34 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1987
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1578597704

Dr. Ruth E. Lamar M.D.

Hematologist

She is located at 4488 Carothers Parkway Suite 300 in Franklin, TN 37067. Can help patients with the following: Anemia, Blood Clots, Hemophilia, Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Leukemia, Sickle Cell Anemia. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578597704. Appointment can be made via the phone number (615) 591-4764. She is affiliated with 3 practices and 3 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Ruth E. Lamar, being an hematologist, 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. Ruth E. Lamar.

  • Alcoholism
  • Anemia
  • Arsenic Poisoning
  • Beta Thalassemia
  • Blood Clots
  • Bone Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Ciguatera Poisoning
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Drug Overdose
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemophilia
  • Hodgkin's Disease
  • Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
  • Lead Poisoning
  • Leukemia
  • Mercury Poisoning
  • Methemoglobinemia
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Neutropenia
  • Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)
  • Pernicious Anemia
  • Polycythemia
  • Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
  • Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Thalassemia
  • Thrombocytopenia

Procedures Performed by Dr. Ruth E. Lamar

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Ruth E. Lamar as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

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

Show all 12 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueCross B15E $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Bronze Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross B16E $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Network E Accepting 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 B17E $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® + Adult Dental (8 plan variants) EPO · Bronze Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross B19E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross G08E $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) EPO · Gold Blue Network E 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 S26E $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network E 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
BlueCross S27E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross S29E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® + Adult Dental (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross S34E $45 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network E 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. Ruth E. Lamar 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. Ruth E. Lamar is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Hematology/oncology .

Bills through: Tennessee Oncology Pllc

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

Genentech $1171
E.R. Squibb \u0026 Sons $1080
Janssen $976

Other

Food and Beverage $11153
Other $85

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1987

Additional Specialities

  • Medical Toxicologist

Affiliated practices

Southern Pet Scan
2018 Murphy Avenue
Nashville, 37203 TN
(615) 320-7387
St. Thomas Medical Group Endoscopy Center
4230 Harding Pike
Nashville, 37205 TN
(615) 297-2700
Tennessee Oncology
4230 Harding Pike
Nashville, 37205 TN
(615) 385-3751

Affiliated hospitals

WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER
4321 CAROTHERS PARKWAY
FRANKLIN, 37067 TN
(615) 435-5000
MAURY REGIONAL HOSPITAL
1224 TROTWOOD AVE
COLUMBIA, 38401 TN
(931) 381-1111
SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITAL
4220 HARDING RD, PO BOX 380
NASHVILLE, 37205 TN
(615) 222-2111

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Dr. Nancy W. Peacock
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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Ruth E. Lamar affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Ruth E. Lamar is affiliated with WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

What conditions does Dr. Ruth E. Lamar treat?

Dr. Ruth E. Lamar provides treatment for Anemia, Blood Clots, Hemophilia, Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Leukemia, Sickle Cell Anemia. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Ruth E. Lamar?

Dr. Ruth E. Lamar's office is located at 4488 Carothers Parkway Suite 300 in Franklin, TN 37067.

Does Dr. Ruth E. Lamar have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Ruth E. Lamar is affiliated with Southern Pet Scan. For the full list of practices see this list.

Does Dr. Ruth E. Lamar accept patients with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee?

Yes, Dr. Ruth E. Lamar is listed in-network for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.