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
- Primary practice
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3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 372325100
(615) 322-3000 - Mailing address
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3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
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.