Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, 
Nashville, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
11
conditions
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, 
Nashville, TN 

Overview

Douglas Brinkley is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dr. Brinkley is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Brinkley is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TN

Hospital Affiliations

Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Blount Memorial Hospital
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Parkwest Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley by calling their office at 615-322-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Failure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley specialize in?

While Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.

Does Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley accept my insurance?

Dr. Douglas M. Brinkley accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-3000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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