Ben Paul Brinkley, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE
Patients across PA can see Ben Paul Brinkley, M.D. in person in Connellsville or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1978 and has 48+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, hypertension, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5361dNPPES updated 2011-09-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
416 S Pittsburgh St, Connellsville, PA 15425-4003
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.8%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
58
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
155
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,813
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $211k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Hypertension, and Mood Disorders.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$550 received from industry
32 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ben Paul Brinkley's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1978
Baylor College of Medicine
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Baylor College of Medicine (Class of 1978)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Ben Paul Brinkley
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ben Paul Brinkley for anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Connellsville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ben Paul Brinkley
NPI records show Dr. Brinkley as active with telehealth listed in Connellsville, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (724) 626-8420.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ben Paul Brinkley
Practice Location
416 S Pittsburgh St, Connellsville, PA 15425-4003
Mailing Address
416 S Pittsburgh St, Connellsville, PA 15425-4003
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