Desmond Birkett, MD
NPI 1467514166 · Surgery Physician · Burlington, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Desmond Birkett, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Burlington, MA (NPI 1467514166).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467514166
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37655 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
265 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 58 | $141 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 43 | $69 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 40 | $86 |
| Repair of Groin Hernia (5 Years Or Older)49505 | 36 | $569 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 34 | $50 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-16
- Last updated
- 2007-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Desmond Birkett's NPI number?
- Desmond Birkett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467514166, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Desmond Birkett's specialty?
- Desmond Birkett is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Desmond Birkett located?
- Desmond Birkett's practice location on file with NPPES is 41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805-0001.
- What is Desmond Birkett's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Desmond Birkett is (781) 744-5100.
- Does Desmond Birkett accept Medicare?
- Desmond Birkett is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Desmond Birkett's NPI active?
- Yes — Desmond Birkett's NPI (1467514166) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.