Donald R Atkinson, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Donald R Atkinson is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Cookeville, TN with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 37 years in psychiatry & neurology, Donald R Atkinson, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Cookeville. He graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1989 and has 37+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1200 S Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN 38506-4157
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
253
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
987
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
23,556
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.89M
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, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$739 received from industry
20 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 Donald R Atkinson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
37 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
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Mailing address
118 N Church St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130-3636
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Donald R Atkinson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Donald R Atkinson for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Cookeville 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 Donald R Atkinson
NPI records show Dr. Atkinson as active with telehealth listed in Cookeville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (931) 423-4123.
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 Donald R Atkinson
Practice Location
1200 S Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN 38506-4157
Mailing Address
118 N Church St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130-3636
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