Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Berkman, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1699756825
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 372325100
(615) 322-3000
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 22, 2022
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #MD24989
Medicaid
TN #3082819

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699756825. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
462
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$79,549
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 165 114 $100
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 70 70 $133
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 68 54 $67
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 39 12 $313
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 32 17 $151
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 26 24 $140
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 21 20 $853
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 17 17 $123
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 13 13 $78
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 11 11 $685

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in this city , average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 9.6× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
45
Patients
27
Total drug cost
$1,859
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 33 27 $428
Pregabalin Generic 12 0 $1,431

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Berkman's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Berkman practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Richard Berkman practice?
Dr. Richard Berkman practices at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 372325100. Office phone: 6153223000.
What is Dr. Richard Berkman's NPI?
Dr. Richard Berkman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699756825, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Berkman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Berkman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Berkman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.