Jennifer Hodge Brinkmann, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Jennifer Hodge Brinkmann is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Knoxville, TN with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PEDIATRIC MEDICINE

(865) 531-8100Knoxville, TN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Jennifer Hodge Brinkmann, M.D. has been part of the Knoxville medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine graduate since 1999, she brings 27+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.69/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
  • Uses generic medications more than 50% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 39% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 301 Internal Medicine providers in TNSee all Internal Medicine in Knoxville27+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4849dNPPES updated 2013-02-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

9625 Kroger Park Dr Suite 500, Knoxville, TN 37922-5880

Fax: (865) 539-0909
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

95.69/100

Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.54%

Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)

1.54% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.8%

Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Tennessee

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

Medicare Patients

183

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

310

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,427

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $449k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$379 received from industry

17 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Jennifer Hodge Brinkmann's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1999

    University of Tennessee Health Science Center

  2. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 1999)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 440440, Nashville, TN 37244-0440

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Jennifer Hodge Brinkmann

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Jennifer Hodge Brinkmann for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Knoxville 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 Jennifer Hodge Brinkmann

Dr. Brinkmann is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Knoxville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (865) 531-8100.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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