Douglas Birns, M.D.
NPI 1134158488 · Urology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Birns, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1134158488).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134158488
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 153003 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,831 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 1,223 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 869 | $137 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 551 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 396 | $96 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Pelvis76856 | 315 | $114 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 102 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 1,294 | 397 |
| Finasteride | 386 | 117 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 192 | 64 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 95 | 18 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 89 | 79 |
| Tadalafil | 80 | 17 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 67 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$645 across 18 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-30
- Last updated
- 2026-05-20
- Certified
- 2026-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Birns's NPI number?
- Douglas Birns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134158488, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Birns's specialty?
- Douglas Birns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Birns located?
- Douglas Birns's practice location on file with NPPES is 12 E 86th St Ofc 3, New York, NY 10028-0517.
- What is Douglas Birns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Birns is (212) 744-8700.
- Does Douglas Birns accept Medicare?
- Douglas Birns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Birns's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Birns's NPI (1134158488) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.