2026 NPPES data Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1265579338 MD
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WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
35
Medicare Part D claims · Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 931
MIPS score
97.1279/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$159.92
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 35 claims . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $159.92 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.1279 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 35 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)

WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD 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).

WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/30/2007

NPI 1265579338

Primary specialty

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Rare

336 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

35 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 931

MIPS final score

97.1279/100 14.027900000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Tennessee

1. Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.1279/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — 97.1279/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.1%
MIPS final score (Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — 97.1279/100 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).

WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1265579338. 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.

WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 322-3000. NPI 1265579338 was issued on 01/30/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BURNETTE 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 35 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $919 in drug spend. 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 97.1279/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.6458), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 336 enrolled providers across 44 states and an average of 931 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

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

Provider Details

NPI 1265579338
Specialty Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/30/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.1279
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.6458
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM BURNETTE, 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.

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★★ 5/5
NASHVILLE, TN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 440039

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 WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$160

Largest payer

Genentech, 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.

35
Total Claims
$919
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
35
Total Day Supply
984
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$919

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
23.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD fits within the Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

336
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
931
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD's 35 claims are below the specialty average of 931.

Nearby Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD's specialty?
WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD specializes in Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD wrote 35 Medicare Part D claims totaling $919 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD's Medicare quality score?
WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (Quality: 85.6458). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD located?
WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD is located at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 322-3000.
What is WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD's NPI number?
WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265579338, issued on 01/30/2007.
How many Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 336 Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 931 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD accept Medicare?
WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 35 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD's credentials?
WILLIAM BURNETTE, MD's NPI is 1265579338 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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