2026 NPPES data Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1730160631 MD
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DAVID BUERGER, MD

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. 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
468
Medicare Part D claims · 311 beneficiaries · Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 624
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$114.14
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID BUERGER, MD is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 468 claims across 311 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $114.14 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID BUERGER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 468 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID BUERGER, 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).

DAVID BUERGER, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/08/2005

NPI 1730160631

Primary specialty

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician

Rare

291 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

468 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 624

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Pennsylvania

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID BUERGER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

DAVID BUERGER, MD is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider practicing in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1730160631. 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.

DAVID BUERGER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5750 CENTRE AVE STE 230, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15206, with a listed phone of (412) 681-4220. NPI 1730160631 was issued on 11/08/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUERGER 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 468 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 311 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. 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. 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.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 291 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 624 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

5750 CENTRE AVE STE 230
PITTSBURGH, PA 15206

Provider Details

NPI 1730160631
Specialty Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/08/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID BUERGER, 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.

PITTSBURGH OCULOPLASTIC ASSOCIATES, LTD
CLAIRTON, PA

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 DAVID BUERGER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$114

Largest payer

Mindray DS USA, 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 — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DAVID BUERGER, MD. To verify DAVID BUERGER, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DAVID BUERGER, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 468 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.

468
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
311
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
475
Total Day Supply
5,482
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
391
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
20
Tobradex
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
17
Cephalexin
13

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

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview

How DAVID BUERGER, MD fits within the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

291
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
46
States with Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
624
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID BUERGER, MD's 468 claims are below the specialty average of 624.

Nearby Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID BUERGER, MD's specialty?
DAVID BUERGER, MD specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID BUERGER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID BUERGER, MD wrote 468 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 311 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID BUERGER, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAVID BUERGER, 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 DAVID BUERGER, MD located?
DAVID BUERGER, MD is located at 5750 CENTRE AVE STE 230, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15206. Phone: (412) 681-4220.
What is DAVID BUERGER, MD's NPI number?
DAVID BUERGER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730160631, issued on 11/08/2005.
Does DAVID BUERGER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID BUERGER, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 291 Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 624 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID BUERGER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID BUERGER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, Tobradex. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID BUERGER, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID BUERGER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 468 Part D claims and 311 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID BUERGER, MD's credentials?
DAVID BUERGER, MD's NPI is 1730160631 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.
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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