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ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C

Physician Assistant in MONTGOMERY, Alabama. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 406 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% 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
$4.2K
203 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in MONTGOMERY, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 406 beneficiaries — 21% 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 $4.2K across 203 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,194 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/18/2008

NPI 1154570760

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,194 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Physician Assistant share within Alabama

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

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

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 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.

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ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in MONTGOMERY, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1154570760. 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.

ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 4712 BERRY BLVD, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36106, with a listed phone of (334) 834-3094. NPI 1154570760 was issued on 09/18/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BURCH-BURKHALTER 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 1,194 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 406 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

4712 BERRY BLVD
MONTGOMERY, AL 36106

Provider Details

NPI 1154570760
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/18/2008

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 ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C 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.

MONTGOMERY DERMATOLOGY, P.C.
MONTGOMERY, AL

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 ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.2K

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 1,194 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.

1,194
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
406
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,333
Total Day Supply
34,308
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.5M
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Antibiotic Claims
110

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 197, 75-84: 122, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clobetasol Propionate
94
Ketoconazole
88
Otezla
Apremilast
77
Triamcinolone Acetonide
68
Imiquimod
65
Doxycycline Hyclate
56
Fluocinonide
49
Mupirocin
48
Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens)
Secukinumab
45
Metronidazole
41

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C's 1,194 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Alabama

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BURCH-BURKHALTER.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C's specialty?
ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in MONTGOMERY, Alabama. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C wrote 1,194 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 406 beneficiaries.
What is ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C 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 ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C located?
ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C is located at 4712 BERRY BLVD, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36106. Phone: (334) 834-3094.
What is ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C's NPI number?
ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154570760, issued on 09/18/2008.
Does ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.5M in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Ketoconazole, Otezla. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C accept Medicare?
ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,194 Part D claims and 406 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C's credentials?
ELLEN BURCH-BURKHALTER, PA-C's NPI is 1154570760 with credentials PA-C. 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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