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2026 NPPES data Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician NPI 1750471983 M.D.
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Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician in Kerrville, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 370 in Surgery of the Hand (Plastic 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
85
Medicare Part D claims · 33 beneficiaries · Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician avg: 106
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.2/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$105.49
4 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
Brian Burns, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 85 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 76.2/100
- MIPS score · -7 vs avg
- 85
- Part D claims, 2023
- 71%
- 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.
Brian Burns, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
76 21st percentile higher than 21% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Brian Burns, M.D. sits
This provider among surgery of the hand (plastic surgery) physician peers
Across the 84 surgery of the hand (plastic surgery) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Brian Burns, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 40% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 27% - placing this provider in the lower-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 surgery of the hand (plastic surgery) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Brian Burns, M.D.. 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)
Brian Burns, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Brian Burns, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
85 20% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
76.2/100 6.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Brian Burns, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 76.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician) - 76.2/100 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).
Brian Burns, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 712 HILL COUNTRY DR STE 100, Kerrville, TX, 78028, with a listed phone of (830) 890-5181. NPI 1750471983 was issued on 10/16/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 85 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 33 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 58.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 370 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 106 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 | 1750471983 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/16/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
76.1833
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
58.3333
Quality
97
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Brian Burns, M.D. 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.
Precision Dermatology PA
Kerrville, TX
Vohra Post Acute Care Physicians OF Texas, PLLC
Abilene, TX
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 Brian Burns, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$105
Largest payer
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
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.
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Brian Burns, M.D.. To verify Brian Burns, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Brian Burns, M.D. - brand share 29.0%
Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician average
29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 85 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.
85
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
33
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 85
- Total Day Supply
- 1,354
- Brand vs Generic
- 29% brand / 71% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 13
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.37
- Gender Split
- 45% female / 55% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brian Burns, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Santyl
Santyl
15 claims
- Pentoxifylline
Pentoxifylline
14 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Santyl Collagenase Clostridium Hist. | 15 |
| Pentoxifylline | 14 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Brian Burns, M.D. fits within the Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.
370
Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician Providers in US
43
States with Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician
106
Avg Claims per Provider
Brian Burns, M.D.'s 85 claims are below the specialty average of 106.
Nearby Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Burns.
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brian Burns, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Brian Burns, M.D. specializes in Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician and practices in Kerrville, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Brian Burns, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brian Burns, M.D. wrote 85 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 33 beneficiaries.
What is Brian Burns, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Brian Burns, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.2/100 (Quality: 58.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Brian Burns, M.D. located? ▼
Brian Burns, M.D. is located at 712 HILL COUNTRY DR STE 100, Kerrville, TX, 78028. Phone: (830) 890-5181.
What is Brian Burns, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Brian Burns, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750471983, issued on 10/16/2006.
Does Brian Burns, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Brian Burns, M.D.'s prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 370 Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician provider writes 106 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brian Burns, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brian Burns, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Santyl, Pentoxifylline, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brian Burns, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Brian Burns, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 85 Part D claims and 33 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brian Burns, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Brian Burns, M.D.'s NPI is 1750471983 with credentials M.D.. 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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