Provider Profile
Joseph C. Brinkley, N.P.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Joseph Brinkley
Joseph C. Brinkley, N.P. is a nurse practitioner — family based in Indianapolis, IN. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 682 Medicare patients across 2,298 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (317) 387-3050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5645 LAFAYETTE RD
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family 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
Most searched conditions
Allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
Digestive
Digestive health
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Men's health
Mental health
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
Nerve & spine
Neurological
Pain
Pain & spine
Pediatric infections
Respiratory
Skin
Sleep
Urinary health
Women's health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Allergies
Chronic condition care
- Chronic disease management visit
- Diabetic Foot Care
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin spots
Diagnostic screening
- Bone density scan ordering
- Colon cancer screening ordering
- Mammogram ordering
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Injections
Injury care
- Sprain and Strain Care
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- COVID-19 testing
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Lifestyle counseling
Mental health
- Mental Health Evaluation
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Minor surgery
Neurological care
Occupational health
Pain management
Physical exams
Prescriptions
- Prescription Refill
Preventative care
Preventative exams
Respiratory care
Screenings
Sexual health
- PrEP consultation
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin procedures
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Urgent care
Weight management
Women's health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,298 services · 682 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
640 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
300 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
300 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | Office visit | 99454 |
260 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
167 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99439 |
164 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | Office visit | 99457 |
122 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
91 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes | Office visit | 99458 |
70 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
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.
Other nurse practitioners at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Indianapolis 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Joseph C. Brinkley?
Joseph C. Brinkley is a nurse practitioner in Indianapolis, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
What is Joseph C. Brinkley's address?
Joseph C. Brinkley is listed at 5645 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Joseph C. Brinkley?
The number on file is (317) 387-3050. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Joseph C. Brinkley's NPI number?
Joseph C. Brinkley's National Provider Identifier is 1619929742. 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 Joseph C. Brinkley train?
Joseph C. Brinkley attended Other, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph C. Brinkley been practicing?
Joseph C. Brinkley has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Joseph C. Brinkley perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph C. Brinkley performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joseph C. Brinkley confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph C. Brinkley. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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