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- 6835 Austin Center Blvd, Austin, TX 78731
About Dr. Brinkman
Based in Austin, TX, Diane L. Brinkman, MD is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics & gynecology. Diane graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1978. According to Medicare claims data, Diane cared for 356 Medicare patients across 451 services. The services billed most often include cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination, detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique, and screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory. NPI 1558377820 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (512) 346-6611
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Practice Locations
6835 AUSTIN CENTER BLVD
Austin, TX 78731
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Contraception
Fertility
High-risk or subspecialty
Infections
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Diagnostic Tests
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
- Pelvic examination
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Well-woman examination
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Subspecialty procedures
Surgeries
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
451 services · 356 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
29 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
22 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
22 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
92 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique | Lab test | 87481 |
84 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
71 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
47 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Detection test by nucleic acid for trichomonas vaginalis (genital parasite), amplified probe technique | Lab test | 87661 |
42 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Measurement of rna of bacteria in vaginal fluid specimen | Lab test | 81513 |
42 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other OB-GYNs in Austin 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1978 at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Brinkman specialize in?
Dr. Brinkman is an OB-GYN in Austin, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Brinkman located?
Dr. Brinkman is listed at 6835 Austin Center Blvd, Austin, TX 78731. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Brinkman's phone number?
The number on file is (512) 346-6611. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Brinkman's NPI number?
Dr. Brinkman's National Provider Identifier is 1558377820. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Brinkman go to medical school?
Dr. Brinkman attended Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Brinkman been practicing?
Dr. Brinkman has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Brinkman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Brinkman performs imaging including ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina and screening mammography, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Brinkman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Brinkman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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