Paul Brinkman, PA-C
NPI 1235161431 · Physician Assistant · Huntingdon, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Brinkman, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Huntingdon, TN (NPI 1235161431).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235161431
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1391 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
746 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 300 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 234 | $99 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 71 | $101 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 49 | $64 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 42 | $2 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 108 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 237 | 76 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 187 | 80 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 150 | 62 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 146 | 53 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 132 | 43 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 126 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$636 across 48 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2020-10-07
- Certified
- 2020-10-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Brinkman's NPI number?
- Paul Brinkman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235161431, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Brinkman's specialty?
- Paul Brinkman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paul Brinkman located?
- Paul Brinkman's practice location on file with NPPES is 3493 Veterans Dr N, Huntingdon, TN 38344-6227.
- What is Paul Brinkman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Brinkman is (731) 986-2933.
- Does Paul Brinkman accept Medicare?
- Paul Brinkman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Brinkman's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Brinkman's NPI (1235161431) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.