2026 NPPES data Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician NPI 1962569046 M.D.
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GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri. 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
125
Medicare Part D claims · 32 beneficiaries · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician avg: 128
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.9K
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 125 claims across 32 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.9K across 19 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. filed 125 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/02/2007

NPI 1962569046

Primary specialty

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician

Mid-sized

5,062 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

125 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 128

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician share within Missouri

1. Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider practicing in CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1962569046. 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.

GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 371 S BROADVIEW ST, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 63703, with a listed phone of (573) 331-6710. NPI 1962569046 was issued on 01/02/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERBERIAN 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 125 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 32 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.6%. 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.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,062 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 128 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

371 S BROADVIEW ST
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63703

Provider Details

NPI 1962569046
Specialty Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/02/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GEORGE BERBERIAN, 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.

PRAIRIE CARDIOVASCULAR CONSULTANTS LTD
SWANSEA, IL

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 GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.9K

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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

GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 125 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.

125
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
32
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
180
Total Day Supply
4,635
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
22 (17.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
16
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
14

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

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Overview

How GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. fits within the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.

5,062
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
128
Avg Claims per Provider

GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D.'s 125 claims are below the specialty average of 128.

Nearby Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D.'s specialty?
GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. specializes in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician and practices in CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. wrote 125 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 32 beneficiaries.
Where is GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. located?
GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. is located at 371 S BROADVIEW ST, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, 63703. Phone: (573) 331-6710.
What is GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962569046, issued on 01/02/2007.
Does GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.6%.
How many Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 5,062 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider writes 128 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 125 Part D claims and 32 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D.'s credentials?
GEORGE BERBERIAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1962569046 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

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.
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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