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Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD

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(Dr. Douglas Marshall Brinkley Jr., MD)

(161 Ratings)

Specializes in: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, cardiomyopathy, and more.

1215 21st Avenue South 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 322-2318

Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD is a cardiologist in Nashville, TN specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health.

Office Locations

1215 21st Avenue South 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 322-2318

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Vanderbilt Health

11440 Parkside Drive Suite 205
Knoxville, TN 37924

(615) 936-3500

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

endomyocardial biopsy

heart biopsy

In 2023, Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD had a list price for endomyocardial biopsy, and heart biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	301
inpatient care	301

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	50
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	39
catheterization	39
diagnostic procedures	72
doctor visit	242
hospital care	339
inpatient care	339
minimally invasive procedures	39

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	503
Female	353

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	710
Black	109
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	374
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	61
Less than 65	231

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	49
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and metabolic testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	12
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	259
hospital care	280
inpatient care	280
metabolic testing	14
minimally invasive procedures	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	633
Female	477

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	911
Black	156
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	464
From 75 to 84	277
85 and over	68
Less than 65	301

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	46
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	17
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	191
hospital care	283
inpatient care	283
minimally invasive procedures	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	646
Female	467

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	913
Black	152
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	470
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	92
Less than 65	299

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	47
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	131
hospital care	266
inpatient care	266

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	536
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	769
Black	131
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	402
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	77
Less than 65	234

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	49
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	140
hospital care	242
inpatient care	242

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	578
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	846
Black	125
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	431
From 75 to 84	285
85 and over	85
Less than 65	219

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	45
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	136
hospital care	205
inpatient care	205

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	724
Female	552

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1098
Black	117
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	558
From 75 to 84	347
85 and over	122
Less than 65	249

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

cardiac procedures	22
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	166
hospital care	245
inpatient care	245
metabolic testing	14
minimally invasive procedures	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	467
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	98
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	675
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	19

**Age**
75 to 84	197
85 and over	63
Less than 65	199
65 to 74	347

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	29
Cancer	11
Dementia	15

Education & Training

Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is certified by the Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital (2010)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine (2010)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 161 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

4.9

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I always recommend Dr. Brinkley and Michelle!! They are So Professional, Kind, Knowledgeable and Caring!!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Brinkley was attentive to my symptoms and explained options of care. Felt like he really listened!!

Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-07-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He was very informative and patient during our discussions. We feel confident in his judgment.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Everything was very good.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$2,072 $2,072
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$1,721 HeartMate PHP $1,721
Thoratec Corporation	$176 MCS Multiple Products General $176
CVRx, Inc.	$176 Barostim Neo System $176
Abbott Laboratories	$162 HeartMate $113	CardioMEMS $50
Other	$466 HeartWare HVAD $218	LifeVest $97	FARXIGA $65	VERQUVO $62	The SynCardia Total Artificial Heart $23

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,774
Food and Beverage	$1,824
Grant	$176

Research Payments

Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley JR., MD has received 13 research payments totaling $117,875.

Biography

Dr. Douglas Brinkley sees patients in Nashville, TN and Knoxville, TN. His medical specialties are adult cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. These areas are among his clinical interests: advanced heart failure, heart transplant, and dilated cardiomyopathy. Patients gave Dr. Brinkley an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He attended medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Brinkley completed a residency program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Nashville, TN.