NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1972778397 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Laur Birlea, M.D.
Neurology Physician in Aurora, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 20,467 in Neurology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 149 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.6/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$2.5K
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Laur Birlea, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.6/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 1,137 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 88.6/100
- MIPS score · +5 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 61%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Laur Birlea, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1972778397), first enumerated 04/26/2008.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,137 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.6/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$2.5K in reported industry payments (2 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1972778397 · Neurology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1972778397
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-MID 20K Neurology Physician
- MIPS-ABOVE 88.6/100
- RX-MID 1,137
- BOOK-THIN 393 in Colorado
- PHOTO-FINISH Michelle Furmaga · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Birlea · this pr…
Birlea · this provider
88.6 MIPS pts
- Michelle Furmaga…
Michelle Furmaga
88.6 MIPS pts
- Annie Chiu · hig…
Annie Chiu
88.7 MIPS pts
- Jill Baird · near
Jill Baird
88.7 MIPS pts
- Peter Brown · near
Peter Brown
88.7 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Laur Birlea, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
89 ≥ 54th percentile 54% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Laur Birlea, M.D. sits
This provider among neurology physician peers
Across the 5,099 neurology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Laur Birlea, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 54% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 59% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one neurology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Laur Birlea, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Laur Birlea, M.D. 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).
What does the federal data show about Laur Birlea, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,137 16% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
88.6/100 5.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Laur Birlea, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 88.6/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1972778397 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/26/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
88.5826
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
79.2412
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Laur Birlea, 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.
University Physicians Incorporated
Aurora, CO
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 Laur Birlea, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.5K
Largest payer
ABBVIE INC.
Most common payment type
Consulting Fee
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 · Above average
Laur Birlea, M.D. - brand share 39.0%
Neurology Physician average
39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 1,137 2024 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 2024.
1,137
Total Claims
$497K
Total Drug Cost
149
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,502.933
- Total Day Supply
- 41,587
- Brand vs Generic
- 39% brand / 61% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $469K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $28K
- Opioid Claims
- 54 (4.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 60.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 81% female / 19% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 72, 65-74: 61, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Laur Birlea, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Aimovig Autoinjector
Aimovig Autoinjector
114 claims
- Nurtec Odt
Nurtec Odt
83 claims
- Ubrelvy
Ubrelvy
66 claims
- Emgality Pen
Emgality Pen
59 claims
- Rizatriptan
Rizatriptan
51 claims
- Qulipta
Qulipta
49 claims
- Sumatriptan Succin…
Sumatriptan Succinate
47 claims
- Topiramate 45
Topiramate
45 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Aimovig Autoinjector Erenumab-Aooe | 114 |
| Nurtec Odt Rimegepant Sulfate | 83 |
| Ubrelvy Ubrogepant | 66 |
| Emgality Pen Galcanezumab-Gnlm | 59 |
| Rizatriptan Rizatriptan Benzoate | 51 |
| Qulipta Atogepant | 49 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 47 |
| Topiramate | 45 |
| Memantine Hcl | 44 |
| Ajovy Autoinjector Fremanezumab-Vfrm | 25 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Laur Birlea, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
20,467
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,356
Avg Claims per Provider
Laur Birlea, M.D.'s 1,137 claims are below the specialty average of 1,356.
Nationwide Neurology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Birlea, both outside Colorado so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (88.6 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Birlea.
One of 393 Neurology Physician providers enrolled in Colorado, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Elizabeth Ackley
M.D.
Aurora, CO
Dr. Gregory Ales
D.O.
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. Mihaela Alexander
M.D.
Littleton, CO
Hayder Alhashim
Aurora, CO
Dr. Maysun Ali
D.O.
Englewood, CO
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laur Birlea, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Laur Birlea, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Aurora, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Laur Birlea, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Laur Birlea, M.D. wrote 1,137 Medicare Part D claims totaling $497K in drug costs for 149 beneficiaries.
What is Laur Birlea, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Laur Birlea, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.6/100 (Quality: 79.2). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Laur Birlea, M.D. located? ▼
Laur Birlea, M.D. is located at 12605 E 16TH AVE, Aurora, CO, 80045. Phone: (720) 848-2080.
What is Laur Birlea, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Laur Birlea, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972778397, issued on 04/26/2008.
Does Laur Birlea, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Laur Birlea, M.D.'s prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $469K in brand drug costs.
Does Laur Birlea, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Laur Birlea, M.D. had 54 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 20,467 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,356 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Laur Birlea, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Laur Birlea, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Aimovig Autoinjector, Nurtec Odt, Ubrelvy. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laur Birlea, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Laur Birlea, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,137 Part D claims and 149 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laur Birlea, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Laur Birlea, M.D.'s NPI is 1972778397 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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