Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Douglas Brinkley, MD
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Nashville, TN
- NPI 1720284086
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
- 19 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Vanderbilt Heart & Vascular Institute
Nashville, TN 372320014
(615) 322-2318 - Mailing address
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3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 6, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2007 — 19 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RA0001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #54523
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720284086. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,360
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$44,881
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 906 | 779 | $8 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 99 | 36 | $72 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 75 | 22 | $111 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 68 | 63 | $130 | |
93018 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | 44 | 44 | $13 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 28 | 23 | $79 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 27 | 26 | $67 | |
93505 |
Biopsy of heart muscle | 24 | 20 | $175 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 19 | 19 | $13 | |
93228 |
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional | 17 | 17 | $24 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$329
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $216.33 | |
| ABIOMED | 1 | $112.67 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
386
Patients
63
Total drug cost
$98,307
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | Generic | 88 | 29 | $902 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 62 | 22 | $1,152 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 28 | 0 | $30,976 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 24 | 12 | $142 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 23 | 0 | $1,482 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 21 | 0 | $215 |
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $24,808 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 21 | 0 | $309 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 18 | 0 | $111 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $18,459 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Douglas Brinkley's medical specialty?
Dr. Douglas Brinkley practices Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Douglas Brinkley practice?
Dr. Douglas Brinkley practices at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 372320014. Office phone: 6153222318.
What is Dr. Douglas Brinkley's NPI?
Dr. Douglas Brinkley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720284086, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Douglas Brinkley accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Brinkley accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Douglas Brinkley commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.