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ALLISON BURTON, MD

Legal Medicine in EUREKA, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 187 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ALLISON BURTON, MD is a Legal Medicine ([object Object]) practicing in EUREKA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 187 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ALLISON BURTON, MD filed 2,932 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EUREKA, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ALLISON BURTON, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/19/2005

NPI 1255320438

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,932 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

Specialty distribution in California

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Legal Medicine share within California

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Legal Medicine (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Legal Medicine ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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ALLISON BURTON, MD is a Legal Medicine provider practicing in EUREKA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1255320438. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ALLISON BURTON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding MD credentials at 2350 BUHNE ST, EUREKA, CA, 95501, with a listed phone of (707) 443-4593. NPI 1255320438 was issued on 10/19/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BURTON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,932 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 187 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $543K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2350 BUHNE ST
EUREKA, CA 95501

Provider Details

NPI 1255320438
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/19/2005

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ALLISON BURTON, MD. To verify ALLISON BURTON, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ALLISON BURTON, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 2,932 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,932
Total Claims
$543K
Total Drug Cost
187
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,981
Total Day Supply
71,014
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$399K
Generic Drug Cost
$143K
Opioid Claims
144 (4.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
90

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.15
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 79, 75-84: 65, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
180
Famotidine
96
Rosuvastatin Calcium
96
Eliquis
Apixaban
85
Pantoprazole Sodium
82
Metoprolol Succinate
78
Amlodipine Besylate
75
Lisinopril
65
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
64
Sertraline Hcl
53

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Legal Medicine Overview

How ALLISON BURTON, MD fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.

1,067
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider

ALLISON BURTON, MD's 2,932 claims are above the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BURTON.

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALLISON BURTON, MD's specialty?
ALLISON BURTON, MD specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in EUREKA, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALLISON BURTON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALLISON BURTON, MD wrote 2,932 Medicare Part D claims totaling $543K in drug costs for 187 beneficiaries.
Where is ALLISON BURTON, MD located?
ALLISON BURTON, MD is located at 2350 BUHNE ST, EUREKA, CA, 95501. Phone: (707) 443-4593.
What is ALLISON BURTON, MD's NPI number?
ALLISON BURTON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255320438, issued on 10/19/2005.
Does ALLISON BURTON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALLISON BURTON, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $399K in brand drug costs.
Does ALLISON BURTON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALLISON BURTON, MD had 144 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALLISON BURTON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALLISON BURTON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Famotidine, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALLISON BURTON, MD accept Medicare?
ALLISON BURTON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,932 Part D claims and 187 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALLISON BURTON, MD's credentials?
ALLISON BURTON, MD's NPI is 1255320438 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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