2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1861498321 D.O.
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RICHARD BURNS, D.O.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania. 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
74
Medicare Part D claims · 30 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD BURNS, D.O. is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 74 claims across 30 beneficiaries — 41% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: RICHARD BURNS, D.O. filed 74 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SCRANTON, Pennsylvania. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD BURNS, D.O. 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).

RICHARD BURNS, D.O. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/21/2005

NPI 1861498321

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

74 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Pennsylvania

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RICHARD BURNS, D.O. is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider practicing in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1861498321. 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.

RICHARD BURNS, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 321 SPRUCE ST, SCRANTON, PA, 18503, with a listed phone of (570) 961-3700. NPI 1861498321 was issued on 06/21/2005. 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 74 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 30 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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

321 SPRUCE ST
SCRANTON, PA 18503

Provider Details

NPI 1861498321
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/21/2005

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICHARD BURNS, D.O.. To verify RICHARD BURNS, D.O.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

RICHARD BURNS, D.O. — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 74 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.

74
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
30
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
121
Total Day Supply
3,147
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.71
Gender Split
100% female / 0% 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
Estradiol (Once Weekly)
Estradiol
16

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How RICHARD BURNS, D.O. fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD BURNS, D.O.'s 74 claims are below the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD BURNS, D.O.'s specialty?
RICHARD BURNS, D.O. specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania. Credentials: D.O..
How much does RICHARD BURNS, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD BURNS, D.O. wrote 74 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 30 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD BURNS, D.O. located?
RICHARD BURNS, D.O. is located at 321 SPRUCE ST, SCRANTON, PA, 18503. Phone: (570) 961-3700.
What is RICHARD BURNS, D.O.'s NPI number?
RICHARD BURNS, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861498321, issued on 06/21/2005.
Does RICHARD BURNS, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD BURNS, D.O.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD BURNS, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD BURNS, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol (Once Weekly). This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD BURNS, D.O. accept Medicare?
RICHARD BURNS, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 74 Part D claims and 30 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD BURNS, D.O.'s credentials?
RICHARD BURNS, D.O.'s NPI is 1861498321 with credentials D.O.. 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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