Joseph Brinkman, MD
NPI 1619532553 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Brinkman, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1619532553).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619532553
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01095552A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,349 across 19 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 13400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259-5452Phone: (480) 301-8000
- 9200 Calumet Ave Ste 300Munster, IN 46321-2885Phone: (877) 632-6637Fax: (708) 409-5179
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-05-06
- Last updated
- 2025-11-25
- Certified
- 2025-11-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Brinkman's NPI number?
- Joseph Brinkman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619532553, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Brinkman's specialty?
- Joseph Brinkman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Brinkman located?
- Joseph Brinkman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612-4861.
- What is Joseph Brinkman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Brinkman is (877) 632-6637.
- Does Joseph Brinkman accept Medicare?
- Joseph Brinkman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Brinkman's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Brinkman's NPI (1619532553) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.