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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1700856531 M.D.
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Huntsville, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,810 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 539 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
22/100
▼ 61 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
Industry payments
$407.21
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Charles Burns, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 22/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 4,354 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 22/100
- MIPS score · -61 vs avg
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Charles 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
22 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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 Charles Burns, M.D. sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 8,753 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Charles Burns, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 68% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 3% - 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 cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Charles 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)
Charles Burns, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Charles Burns, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,354 44% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
22/100 61.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Charles Burns, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 22/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) - 22/100 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).
Charles Burns, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 930 FRANKLIN ST SE, Huntsville, AL, 35801, with a listed phone of (256) 539-4080. NPI 1700856531 was issued on 01/24/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,354 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 539 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $514K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 22/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 73.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,810 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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 | 1700856531 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/24/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
21.9996
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
73.332
Cost
Reporting: Individual
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 Charles Burns, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$407
Largest payer
iRhythm Technologies, 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
4,354
Total Claims
$514K
Total Drug Cost
539
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 9,599
- Total Day Supply
- 282,523
- Generic Drug Cost
- $120K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.35
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 55, 65-74: 231, 75-84: 190, 85+: 63
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Charles Burns, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Nitroglycerin
Nitroglycerin
413 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
301 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
238 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit…
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
218 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
189 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
184 claims
- Sucralfate
Sucralfate
179 claims
- Atenolol 150
Atenolol
150 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 413 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 301 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 238 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 218 |
| Carvedilol | 189 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 184 |
| Sucralfate | 179 |
| Atenolol | 150 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 147 |
| Digoxin | 140 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Charles Burns, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,810
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Charles Burns, M.D.'s 4,354 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Burns.
Dr. Rashida Abbas
MD
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Deeksha Acharya
MD
Mobile, AL
Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal
M.D., MPH
Clanton, AL
Dr. Michael Aikens
MD
Opelika, AL
Dr. Firas Al Solaiman
MD
Birmingham, AL
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician 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
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Burns, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Charles Burns, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Huntsville, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Charles Burns, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Charles Burns, M.D. wrote 4,354 Medicare Part D claims totaling $514K in drug costs for 539 beneficiaries.
What is Charles Burns, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Charles Burns, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 22/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 73.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Charles Burns, M.D. located? ▼
Charles Burns, M.D. is located at 930 FRANKLIN ST SE, Huntsville, AL, 35801. Phone: (256) 539-4080.
What is Charles Burns, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Charles Burns, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700856531, issued on 01/24/2006.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,810 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Charles Burns, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Charles Burns, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Nitroglycerin, Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Charles Burns, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Charles Burns, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,354 Part D claims and 539 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Charles Burns, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Charles Burns, M.D.'s NPI is 1700856531 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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