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2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1255320438 MD
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Legal Medicine in Eureka, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,065 in Legal Medicine, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 187 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Allison Burton, MD filed 2,932 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Legal Medicine in Eureka, California, prescribing 82% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Allison Burton, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,932 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Allison Burton, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Legal Medicine
Medicare Part D claims
2,932 4% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Legal Medicine. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
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.
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 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%.
Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,065 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
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%
Legal Medicine average
17% brand-name claims vs 82% 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 / 82% 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.
What Allison Burton, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
180 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
96 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
96 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
85 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
82 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
78 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
75 claims
- Lisinopril 65
Lisinopril
65 claims
| 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.
1,065
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.
Dr. David Aframian
MD
Santa Monica, CA
Dr. Flory Aguilar-Onderdonk
M.D.
Irvine, CA
Dr. Mazin Al-Hakeem
M.D
Newport Beach, CA
Dr. Ann Allen
MD
San Francisco, CA
Dr. James Anastasi
M.D.
Santa Monica, CA
Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
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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 82% 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 1,065 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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