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Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD

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(Richard A. Berkman, MD)

(324 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice and Neurosurgery

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: spine problems

719 Thompson Lane Suite 23108
Nashville, TN 37204

(615) 322-5000

Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD is a general practitioner in Nashville, TN specializing in general practice and neurosurgery. He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Office Locations

719 Thompson Lane Suite 23108
Nashville, TN 37204

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Vanderbilt Health

6536 Highway 41a
Pleasant View, TN 37146

(615) 875-5100

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

spinal decompression surgery

In 2012, Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, and spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	50
decompression surgery	72
doctor visit	946
neck surgery	50
nerve procedures	72
revision surgery	13
spinal procedures	231
X-rays	85

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2013 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
decompression surgery	43
doctor visit	740
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	43
spinal procedures	108
X-rays	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	20
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2014 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	844
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	73

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	22
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	947
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	93

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	494
Female	570

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	940
Black	78
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	528
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	48
Less than 65	252

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2016 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	33
aspiration	11
bone marrow tests	11
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	765
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	84

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	15
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	36
aspiration	11
bone marrow tests	11
decompression surgery	41
doctor visit	626
neck surgery	25
nerve procedures	41
spinal procedures	112

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	13
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	526
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	63

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	15
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	714
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	61

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	16
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2020 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	485
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	51

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	21
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2021 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	406
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	30

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	13
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	375
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	29

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	17
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
aspiration	11
bone marrow tests	11
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	670
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
neck surgery	25
nerve procedures	27
revision surgery	13
spinal procedures	85
X-rays	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	377
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	104
85 and over	18
Less than 65	80
65 to 74	225

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1987)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (1993)

Board Certification: Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery (1998)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.68 out of 5 stars based on 324 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 2.0 2025-02-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

In the name of being a conservative surgeon and the lack of insurance coverage for ADR, no discussion, outside of you're not a candidate for a fusion, was had. While I can understand the prudence in being conservative and the serious nature of spinal surgery, there were no options discussed to improve my quality of life moving forward. Beyond that, there were no questions asked about my quality of life; he suggested to get out of the military and a second opinion is possible. While I respect his expertise, his bedside manner, empathy, concern for QOL in a young patient, and basic/ common humanity is lacking.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-08

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I came up from Chattanooga, I saw 4 orthopedist and none did any type of physical exam. Dr. Berkman was very through. My Husband and I were very impressed at the way he was able to determine what the issue was.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-18

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I was seen by him before and he remembered my situation and went over his notes before. He took good care of me and showed he cared about my situation.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-10

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I really have no problems with way things go I really don't

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-16

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DISCRIBED VERY CLEARLY OPTOINS FOR FUTURE !

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-16

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard Alan Berkman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$232 PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $93	CD HORIZON $20	INFINITY OCT System $15	$104
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$215 Cervical and Trauma Therapies $109	Cervical /Trauma Therapies $106
Cerapedics Inc.	$198 I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $198
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$125 Mobi C $107	Mobi-C $18
Stryker Corporation	$109 NEURO SPINE ENT $109
Other	$160 Spine $69	Spinal Implant $44	Thoracolumbar $18	WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 $17	FORTEO $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$841
Education	$198

Biography

Dr. Richard Berkman's areas of specialization are general practice and neurosurgery; he sees patients in Nashville, TN and Pleasant View, TN. His average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Berkman is especially interested in neurosurgery and spine problems. Before performing his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Dr. Berkman attended New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). He welcomes new patients at his office inNashville, TN as reported by Doctor.com.