2026 NPPES data Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1801960158 M.D.
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MICHAEL BURNS, M.D.

Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts. 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
211
Medicare Part D claims · 143 beneficiaries · Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 329

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL BURNS, M.D. filed 211 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts.

211
Part D claims, 2023

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MICHAEL BURNS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

211 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL BURNS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL BURNS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/20/2006

NPI 1801960158

Primary specialty

Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician

Rare

226 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

211 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 329

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Toxicology (Emergency 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).

MICHAEL BURNS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1 DEACONESS RD # CC-2, BOSTON, MA, 02215, with a listed phone of (617) 754-2349. NPI 1801960158 was issued on 11/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BURNS 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 211 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 143 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.3%. 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.

Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 226 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 329 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

1 DEACONESS RD # CC-2
BOSTON, MA 02215

Provider Details

NPI 1801960158
Specialty Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/20/2006

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHAEL BURNS, M.D.. To verify MICHAEL BURNS, M.D.'s current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

211
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
143
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
211
Total Day Supply
2,125
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
26 (12.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 46, 75-84: 44, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL BURNS, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Naproxen
28
Prednisone
18
Cefpodoxime Proxetil
12

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

Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview

How MICHAEL BURNS, M.D. fits within the Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

226
Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
39
States with Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician
329
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL BURNS, M.D.'s 211 claims are below the specialty average of 329.

Nearby Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL BURNS, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL BURNS, M.D. specializes in Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL BURNS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL BURNS, M.D. wrote 211 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 143 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL BURNS, M.D. located?
MICHAEL BURNS, M.D. is located at 1 DEACONESS RD # CC-2, BOSTON, MA, 02215. Phone: (617) 754-2349.
What is MICHAEL BURNS, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL BURNS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801960158, issued on 11/20/2006.
Does MICHAEL BURNS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL BURNS, M.D. had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.3%.
How many Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 226 Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers across 39 states in the US. The average Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider writes 329 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL BURNS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL BURNS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Naproxen, Prednisone, Cefpodoxime Proxetil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL BURNS, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL BURNS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 211 Part D claims and 143 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL BURNS, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL BURNS, M.D.'s NPI is 1801960158 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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