2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1235690173 MD
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MICHAEL BURTON, MD

Hospitalist 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
262
Medicare Part D claims · 92 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
MIPS score
91.8902/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL BURTON, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 262 claims across 92 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.8902/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MICHAEL BURTON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.8902 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 262 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL BURTON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MICHAEL BURTON, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2019

NPI 1235690173

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

262 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

91.8902/100 8.790199999999999% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL BURTON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.8902/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 91.8902/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.9%
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 91.8902/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 BURTON, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1235690173. 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.

MICHAEL BURTON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 330 BROOKLINE AVE, BOSTON, MA, 02215, with a listed phone of (617) 632-0362. NPI 1235690173 was issued on 03/25/2019. 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 262 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 92 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.8902/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.1734), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

Provider Details

NPI 1235690173
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/25/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

91.8902
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.1734
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL BURTON, 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.

ASSOCIATED PHYSICIANS OF HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BETH IS
NEEDHAM, MA
HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MED CTR INC
BOSTON, MA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 BURTON, MD. To verify MICHAEL BURTON, MD'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.

262
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
92
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
345
Total Day Supply
7,968
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
17 (6.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
50

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.22
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 40, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Naloxone Hcl
13
Oxycodone Hcl
13
Eliquis
Apixaban
11

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How MICHAEL BURTON, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL BURTON, MD's 262 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL BURTON, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL BURTON, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL BURTON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL BURTON, MD wrote 262 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 92 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL BURTON, MD's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL BURTON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.8902/100 (Quality: 75.1734). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL BURTON, MD located?
MICHAEL BURTON, MD is located at 330 BROOKLINE AVE, BOSTON, MA, 02215. Phone: (617) 632-0362.
What is MICHAEL BURTON, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL BURTON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235690173, issued on 03/25/2019.
Does MICHAEL BURTON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL BURTON, MD had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.5%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL BURTON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL BURTON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Naloxone Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL BURTON, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL BURTON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 262 Part D claims and 92 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL BURTON, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL BURTON, MD's NPI is 1235690173 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.
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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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