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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1386834935 MD
Verify on CMS → Arnold Kiburz, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 25,781 in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, 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
338
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$779.58
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Arnold Kiburz, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 338 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 338
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Arnold Kiburz, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Arnold Kiburz, MD sits
This provider among orthopaedic surgery physician peers
Across the 8,194 orthopaedic surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Arnold Kiburz, MD writes more Part D claims than 60% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 23% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one orthopaedic surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Arnold Kiburz, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Arnold Kiburz, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Arnold Kiburz, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
338 4% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Arnold Kiburz, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) - 75/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Arnold Kiburz, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 201 CEDAR ST SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, with a listed phone of (505) 724-4300. NPI 1386834935 was issued on 07/30/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 338 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.3%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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 | 1386834935 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/30/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Arnold Kiburz, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates PC
Albuquerque, NM
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Arnold Kiburz, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$780
Largest payer
Stryker Corporation
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Arnold Kiburz, MD - brand share 4.0%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 338 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.
338
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 338
- Total Day Supply
- 4,308
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 89 (26.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 11
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.84
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Arnold Kiburz, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
70 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
66 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
55 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
48 claims
- Naloxone Hcl
Naloxone Hcl
34 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 70 |
| Meloxicam | 66 |
| Gabapentin | 55 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 48 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 34 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview
How Arnold Kiburz, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider
Arnold Kiburz, MD's 338 claims are above the specialty average of 324.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kiburz.
Dr. Vivek Agrawal
MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Jose Alicea
MD
Alamogordo, NM
Dr. Alan Altman
MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Mark Anderson
M.D.
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Edward Atler
M.D.
Albuquerque, NM
Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arnold Kiburz, MD's specialty? ▼
Arnold Kiburz, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Arnold Kiburz, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Arnold Kiburz, MD wrote 338 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
What is Arnold Kiburz, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Arnold Kiburz, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Arnold Kiburz, MD located? ▼
Arnold Kiburz, MD is located at 201 CEDAR ST SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106. Phone: (505) 724-4300.
What is Arnold Kiburz, MD's NPI number? ▼
Arnold Kiburz, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386834935, issued on 07/30/2007.
Does Arnold Kiburz, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Arnold Kiburz, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does Arnold Kiburz, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Arnold Kiburz, MD had 89 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.3%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Arnold Kiburz, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Arnold Kiburz, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Meloxicam, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Arnold Kiburz, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Arnold Kiburz, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 338 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Arnold Kiburz, MD's credentials? ▼
Arnold Kiburz, MD's NPI is 1386834935 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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).
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