Douglas Brinkley, MD
NPI 1720284086 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Brinkley, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1720284086).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720284086
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 54523 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure25% of score
18 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
421 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 87 | $127 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 82 | $69 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 71 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 42 | $91 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 29 | $176 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 90 | 33 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 49 | 19 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 30 | 13 |
| Torsemide | 27 | — |
| Furosemide | 27 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 25 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$329 across 3 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
- 2007-06-25
- Last updated
- 2026-04-06
- Certified
- 2026-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Brinkley's NPI number?
- Douglas Brinkley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720284086, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Brinkley's specialty?
- Douglas Brinkley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Brinkley located?
- Douglas Brinkley's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0014.
- What is Douglas Brinkley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Brinkley is (615) 322-2318.
- Does Douglas Brinkley accept Medicare?
- Douglas Brinkley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Brinkley's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Brinkley's NPI (1720284086) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.