2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1487687331 M.D.
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KELVIN BURTON, M.D.

Pain Medicine Physician in DOUGLASVILLE, Georgia. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 333 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$525.12
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KELVIN BURTON, M.D. filed 7,389 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pain Medicine Physician in DOUGLASVILLE, Georgia, prescribing 88% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
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.

KELVIN BURTON, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

7,389 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KELVIN BURTON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 KELVIN BURTON, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2006

NPI 1487687331

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

951 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,389 256% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,078

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Pain Medicine Physician share within Georgia

1. Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KELVIN BURTON, M.D. is a Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in DOUGLASVILLE, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1487687331. 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.

KELVIN BURTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2022 FAIRBURN RD, DOUGLASVILLE, GA, 30135, with a listed phone of (770) 942-1044. NPI 1487687331 was issued on 07/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BURTON 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 7,389 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 333 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $819K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.7%. 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.

Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 951 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 2,078 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

2022 FAIRBURN RD
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135

Provider Details

NPI 1487687331
Specialty Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KELVIN BURTON, 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.

EMPOWERING HEALTHCARE SERVICES
DOUGLASVILLE, GA
TOTAL CARE FAMILY MEDICINE PC
DOUGLASVILLE, GA

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 KELVIN BURTON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$525

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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

KELVIN BURTON, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 7,389 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.

7,389
Total Claims
$819K
Total Drug Cost
333
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,382
Total Day Supply
331,142
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$622K
Generic Drug Cost
$196K
Opioid Claims
2,198 (29.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
74

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 103, 65-74: 139, 75-84: 75, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
600
Oxycodone Hcl
567
Gabapentin
306
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
299
Zolpidem Tartrate
245
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
218
Alprazolam
215
Clonazepam
200
Carisoprodol
156
Atorvastatin Calcium
152

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

Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How KELVIN BURTON, M.D. fits within the Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

951
Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
49
States with Pain Medicine Physician
2,078
Avg Claims per Provider

KELVIN BURTON, M.D.'s 7,389 claims are above the specialty average of 2,078.

Nearby Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KELVIN BURTON, M.D.'s specialty?
KELVIN BURTON, M.D. specializes in Pain Medicine Physician and practices in DOUGLASVILLE, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KELVIN BURTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KELVIN BURTON, M.D. wrote 7,389 Medicare Part D claims totaling $819K in drug costs for 333 beneficiaries.
Where is KELVIN BURTON, M.D. located?
KELVIN BURTON, M.D. is located at 2022 FAIRBURN RD, DOUGLASVILLE, GA, 30135. Phone: (770) 942-1044.
What is KELVIN BURTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
KELVIN BURTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487687331, issued on 07/07/2006.
Does KELVIN BURTON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KELVIN BURTON, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $622K in brand drug costs.
Does KELVIN BURTON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KELVIN BURTON, M.D. had 2,198 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.7%.
How many Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 951 Pain Medicine Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,078 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KELVIN BURTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KELVIN BURTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KELVIN BURTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
KELVIN BURTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,389 Part D claims and 333 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KELVIN BURTON, M.D.'s credentials?
KELVIN BURTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1487687331 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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