2026 NPPES data Pediatric Dentistry NPI 1972686285 DDS
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LINDA BURKE, DDS

Pediatric Dentistry in HARLINGEN, Texas. 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
12
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatric Dentistry avg: 32
Generic prescribing
8%
generic claims · 92% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$88.46
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LINDA BURKE, DDS filed 12 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Dentistry in HARLINGEN, Texas, prescribing 8% generic.

12
Part D claims, 2023
8%
generic prescribing
$88.46
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

LINDA BURKE, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

12 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about LINDA BURKE, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/23/2006

NPI 1972686285

Primary specialty

Pediatric Dentistry

Mid-sized

8,877 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 32

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Pediatric Dentistry compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Pediatric Dentistry share within Texas

1. Pediatric Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Dentistry share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Dentistry) — 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).

LINDA BURKE, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 2102 EAST TYLER AVENUE, HARLINGEN, TX, 78550, with a listed phone of (956) 440-8700. NPI 1972686285 was issued on 10/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BURKE 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 12 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 92% brand-name and 8% 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.

Pediatric Dentistry is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,877 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 32 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

2102 EAST TYLER AVENUE
HARLINGEN, TX 78550

Provider Details

NPI 1972686285
Specialty Pediatric Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/23/2006

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 LINDA BURKE, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$88

Largest payer

PATTERSON COMPANIES, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LINDA BURKE, DDS. To verify LINDA BURKE, DDS's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

LINDA BURKE, DDS — brand share 92.0%
Specialty average (est.)

92% brand-name claims vs 8% generic, on 12 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.

12
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
30
Total Day Supply
895
Brand vs Generic
92% brand / 8% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58

Pediatric Dentistry Overview

How LINDA BURKE, DDS fits within the Pediatric Dentistry landscape nationally.

8,877
Pediatric Dentistry Providers in US
54
States with Pediatric Dentistry
32
Avg Claims per Provider

LINDA BURKE, DDS's 12 claims are below the specialty average of 32.

Nearby Pediatric Dentistry Providers in Texas

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

Compare Pediatric Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDA BURKE, DDS's specialty?
LINDA BURKE, DDS specializes in Pediatric Dentistry and practices in HARLINGEN, Texas. Credentials: DDS.
How much does LINDA BURKE, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDA BURKE, DDS wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is LINDA BURKE, DDS located?
LINDA BURKE, DDS is located at 2102 EAST TYLER AVENUE, HARLINGEN, TX, 78550. Phone: (956) 440-8700.
What is LINDA BURKE, DDS's NPI number?
LINDA BURKE, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972686285, issued on 10/23/2006.
Does LINDA BURKE, DDS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINDA BURKE, DDS's prescribing is 92% brand-name and 8% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 8,877 Pediatric Dentistry providers across 54 states in the US. The average Pediatric Dentistry provider writes 32 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does LINDA BURKE, DDS accept Medicare?
LINDA BURKE, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 12 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDA BURKE, DDS's credentials?
LINDA BURKE, DDS's NPI is 1972686285 with credentials DDS. 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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