Richard A Berkman, M.D.
Richard A Berkman is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Nashville, TN with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 39 years in neurological surgery, Richard a Berkman, M.D. is a long-established neurosurgeon in Nashville. He graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.13/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 44% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1523dNPPES updated 2022-03-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-5100
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Tennessee.
MIPS Score
202397.13/100
Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in TennesseeHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
255
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
48
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
83
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
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.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$36 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Richard a Berkman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Nyu Grossman School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 21, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Taxonomy: 207T00000X
Education & Training
New York University School of Medicine (Class of 1987)
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Differs from practice location
Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Richard a Berkman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard a Berkman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Nashville 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 Richard a Berkman
Dr. Berkman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Nashville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (615) 322-3000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard a Berkman
Practice Location
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-5100
Mailing Address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37215-2691
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