2026 NPPES data Gynecologic Oncology Physician NPI 1578919320 M.D.
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WESLEY BURKETT, M.D.

Gynecologic Oncology Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
92
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Gynecologic Oncology Physician avg: 188
MIPS score
81.3375/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$605.4
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. is a Gynecologic Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 92 claims across 54 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.3375/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $605.4 across 20 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.3375 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 92 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)

WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/11/2016

NPI 1578919320

Primary specialty

Gynecologic Oncology Physician

Niche

1,360 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

92 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 188

MIPS final score

81.3375/100 1.7624999999999886% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Gynecologic Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Gynecologic Oncology Physician share within Alabama

1. Gynecologic Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gynecologic Oncology Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WESLEY BURKETT, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gynecologic Oncology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.3375/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gynecologic Oncology Physician) — 81.3375/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.3%
MIPS final score (Gynecologic Oncology Physician) — 81.3375/100 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).

WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. is a Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1578919320. 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.

WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2006 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR STE 104, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35209, with a listed phone of (205) 877-5100. NPI 1578919320 was issued on 05/11/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BURKETT 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 92 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.7%. 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 81.3375/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.8139, Cost 54.795), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gynecologic Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,360 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 188 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

2006 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR STE 104
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209

Provider Details

NPI 1578919320
Specialty Gynecologic Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/11/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.3375
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.8139
Quality
54.795
Cost
91
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. 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.

BIRMINGHAM HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY ASSOC LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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

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 WESLEY BURKETT, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$605

Largest payer

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

92
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
111
Total Day Supply
1,597
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
31 (33.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 27, 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
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
19

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

Gynecologic Oncology Physician Overview

How WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. fits within the Gynecologic Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

1,360
Gynecologic Oncology Physician Providers in US
49
States with Gynecologic Oncology Physician
188
Avg Claims per Provider

WESLEY BURKETT, M.D.'s 92 claims are below the specialty average of 188.

Nearby Gynecologic Oncology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Gynecologic Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WESLEY BURKETT, M.D.'s specialty?
WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. specializes in Gynecologic Oncology Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. wrote 92 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
What is WESLEY BURKETT, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.3375/100 (Quality: 81.8139, Cost: 54.795). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. located?
WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. is located at 2006 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR STE 104, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35209. Phone: (205) 877-5100.
What is WESLEY BURKETT, M.D.'s NPI number?
WESLEY BURKETT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578919320, issued on 05/11/2016.
Does WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.7%.
How many Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,360 Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider writes 188 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WESLEY BURKETT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. accept Medicare?
WESLEY BURKETT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 92 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WESLEY BURKETT, M.D.'s credentials?
WESLEY BURKETT, M.D.'s NPI is 1578919320 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.
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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