Dr. John Clifton Wellons
Dr. John C. Wellons
Last updated: Mar 15, 2022

Dr. John C. Wellons

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 26 years
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1942223771

Dr. John C. Wellons III MD

Neurosurgeon

He is located at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic in Nashville, TN 37232. Can help patients with the following: Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Enuresis, Hemorrhoids, Lymphedema, Quadriplegia. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942223771. Appointment can be made via the phone number (615) 322-3000. He is affiliated with 1 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. John Clifton Wellons, being an neurosurgeon, 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. John C. Wellons.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Achalasia
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Allergic Reaction
  • Anal Fissure
  • Anemia
  • Anencephaly
  • Appendicitis
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Bee and Wasp Stings
  • Birth Defects
  • Boils
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Damage
  • Brain Hemorrhage
  • Brain Lesions
  • Bronchitis
  • Cancer
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cerebral Aneurysm
  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorders
  • Childhood Obesity
  • Chronic Cough
  • Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip
  • Colic
  • Colon Cancer
  • Common Cold
  • Concussion
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Croup
  • Cyst
  • Developmental Delays
  • Diverticulosis
  • Down Syndrome
  • Dyslexia
  • Eczema
  • Edwards Syndrome
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Enuresis
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
  • Fever
  • Food Poisoning
  • Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • General Care
  • Hay Fever
  • Head Lice
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hives
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Infant Care
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Influenza
  • Jaundice
  • Kawasaki Disease
  • Learning Disability
  • Lymphedema
  • Migraine
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Neck Pain
  • Noonan Syndrome
  • Pancreatitis
  • Paralysis
  • Parenting
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Peripheral Nerve Tumors
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
  • Phenylketonuria (PKU)
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Pinworm Infection
  • Prescription Refill
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri
  • Quadriplegia
  • Reye Syndrome
  • Rickets
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Sinusitis
  • Skin Rash
  • Sore Throat
  • Speech Disorders
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylosis
  • Stuttering
  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Turner Syndrome
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Williams Syndrome
  • Wilson-Turner Syndrome

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. John C. Wellons 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 at some locations
SoloCare Exp Bronze EPO $9500 DED 10015 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
SoloCare Gold EPO $1500 DED 10010 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
SoloCare Silver EPO $5000 DED 10014 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
SoloCare Silver EPO $6500 DED 10013 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
SoloCare Standard Exp Bronze EPO $7500 DED 10008 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
SoloCare Standard Gold EPO $2000 DED 10006 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
SoloCare Standard Platinum EPO $0 DED 10005 EPO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
SoloCare Standard Silver EPO $6000 DED 10007 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations

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. John C. Wellons 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. John C. Wellons is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Neurosurgery .

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.

Additional Specialities

  • Pediatrician
  • Surgeon

Affiliated practices

Vanderbilt Medical Group
1301 22nd Avenue South
Nashville, 37232 TN
(615) 936-2000

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. John Clifton Wellons?

Dr. John Clifton Wellons's office is located at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic in Nashville, TN 37232.

What conditions does Dr. John Clifton Wellons treat?

Dr. John Clifton Wellons provides treatment for Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Enuresis, Hemorrhoids, Lymphedema, Quadriplegia. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. John Clifton Wellons have affiliation with practices?

Dr. John Clifton Wellons is affiliated with Vanderbilt Medical Group.

Does Dr. John Clifton Wellons accept insurance?

Dr. John Clifton Wellons is listed in-network for 37 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company. See the Marketplace plans section for details.