Brian W. Kirkpatrick, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Brian W. Kirkpatrick is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Reno, NV with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Patients across NV can see Brian W. Kirkpatrick, MD in person in Reno or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 41+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Reno area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in Nevada
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 82 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NVSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Reno41+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1622dNPPES updated 2021-12-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5190 Neil Rd 215, Reno, NV 89502-6599

Fax: (775) 784-1428
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.9%

Nevada avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Nevada

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

95

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

41

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

339

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $182k

Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-34%)36%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-34%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
34%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-16%)33%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Tobacco Use Disorder
33%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Dec 12, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 41 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

401 W 2nd St 235d, Reno, NV 89503-5345

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 144026

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Brian W. Kirkpatrick

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Brian W. Kirkpatrick for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Reno 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 Brian W. Kirkpatrick

Dr. Kirkpatrick is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Reno, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (775) 784-4917.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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