2026 NPPES data Gynecology Physician NPI 1346457553 MD
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KEITH BERKLE, MD

Gynecology Physician in MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia. 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
198
Medicare Part D claims · 50 beneficiaries · Gynecology Physician avg: 295
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$64.49
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KEITH BERKLE, MD is a Gynecology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 198 claims across 50 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $64.49 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KEITH BERKLE, MD filed 198 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KEITH BERKLE, MD 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).

KEITH BERKLE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2007

NPI 1346457553

Primary specialty

Gynecology Physician

Niche

3,902 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

198 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 295

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Gynecology Physician share within Virginia

1. Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gynecology Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gynecology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gynecology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gynecology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gynecology 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).

KEITH BERKLE, MD is a Gynecology Physician provider practicing in MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1346457553. 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.

KEITH BERKLE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8364 BELL CREEK ROAD, MECHANICSVILLE, VA, 23116, with a listed phone of (804) 288-4084. NPI 1346457553 was issued on 05/17/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERKLE 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 198 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 50 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.2%. 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.

Gynecology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,902 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 295 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

8364 BELL CREEK ROAD
MECHANICSVILLE, VA 23116

Provider Details

NPI 1346457553
Specialty Gynecology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/17/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KEITH BERKLE, 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.

PRIVIA MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
RICHMOND, VA

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 KEITH BERKLE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$64

Largest payer

OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC

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 · Generic-heavy

KEITH BERKLE, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 198 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.

198
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
50
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
288
Total Day Supply
6,741
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
32 (16.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
100% female / 0% 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
Alprazolam
23
Estradiol
23
Oxycodone Hcl
19
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
12

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

Gynecology Physician Overview

How KEITH BERKLE, MD fits within the Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

3,902
Gynecology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Gynecology Physician
295
Avg Claims per Provider

KEITH BERKLE, MD's 198 claims are below the specialty average of 295.

Nearby Gynecology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEITH BERKLE, MD's specialty?
KEITH BERKLE, MD specializes in Gynecology Physician and practices in MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does KEITH BERKLE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEITH BERKLE, MD wrote 198 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 50 beneficiaries.
Where is KEITH BERKLE, MD located?
KEITH BERKLE, MD is located at 8364 BELL CREEK ROAD, MECHANICSVILLE, VA, 23116. Phone: (804) 288-4084.
What is KEITH BERKLE, MD's NPI number?
KEITH BERKLE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346457553, issued on 05/17/2007.
Does KEITH BERKLE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KEITH BERKLE, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does KEITH BERKLE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KEITH BERKLE, MD had 32 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.2%.
How many Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,902 Gynecology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Gynecology Physician provider writes 295 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KEITH BERKLE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KEITH BERKLE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Estradiol, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KEITH BERKLE, MD accept Medicare?
KEITH BERKLE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 198 Part D claims and 50 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEITH BERKLE, MD's credentials?
KEITH BERKLE, MD's NPI is 1346457553 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.
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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