2026 NPPES data Gynecology Physician NPI 1740253012 MD
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RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD

Gynecology Physician in THE WOODLANDS, 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
182
Medicare Part D claims · 57 beneficiaries · Gynecology Physician avg: 295
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.3K
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD is a Gynecology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in THE WOODLANDS, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 182 claims across 57 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.3K across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD filed 182 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across THE WOODLANDS, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD 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).

RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2006

NPI 1740253012

Primary specialty

Gynecology Physician

Niche

3,902 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

182 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 295

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Gynecology Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD is a Gynecology Physician provider practicing in THE WOODLANDS, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1740253012. 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.

RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4185 TECHNOLOGY FOREST BLVD, THE WOODLANDS, TX, 77381, with a listed phone of (281) 893-1246. NPI 1740253012 was issued on 02/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BIRKEN 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 182 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 57 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Gynecology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,902 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 295 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

4185 TECHNOLOGY FOREST BLVD
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77381

Provider Details

NPI 1740253012
Specialty Gynecology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/08/2006

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 RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program

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 RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD. To verify RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD'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 · Typical

RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 182 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.

182
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
57
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
370
Total Day Supply
10,501
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.63
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
26
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
12
Np Thyroid
"Thyroid
N/A
Progesterone
"Progesterone
N/A

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

Gynecology Physician Overview

How RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD fits within the Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

3,902
Gynecology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Gynecology Physician
295
Avg Claims per Provider

RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD's 182 claims are below the specialty average of 295.

Nearby Gynecology Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD's specialty?
RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD specializes in Gynecology Physician and practices in THE WOODLANDS, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD wrote 182 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 57 beneficiaries.
Where is RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD located?
RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD is located at 4185 TECHNOLOGY FOREST BLVD, THE WOODLANDS, TX, 77381. Phone: (281) 893-1246.
What is RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD's NPI number?
RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740253012, issued on 02/08/2006.
Does RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
How many Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,902 Gynecology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Gynecology Physician provider writes 295 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Synthroid, Np Thyroid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD accept Medicare?
RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 182 Part D claims and 57 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD's credentials?
RANDOLF BIRKEN, MD's NPI is 1740253012 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.
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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