Neil Birnbaum, MD
NPI 1659378628 · Internal Medicine Physician · Norwood, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Neil Birnbaum, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Norwood, MA (NPI 1659378628).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659378628
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 59486 (MA)
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
20 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
2,729 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 444 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 375 | $98 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 267 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 211 | $10 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 143 | $52 |
| Blood Creatinine Level82565 | 107 | $5 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 76 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 876 | 282 |
| Simvastatin | 362 | 110 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 330 | 119 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 300 | 92 |
| Omeprazole | 230 | 81 |
| Lisinopril | 216 | 72 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 215 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 1 record (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
- 2005-07-05
- Last updated
- 2021-01-22
- Certified
- 2021-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Neil Birnbaum's NPI number?
- Neil Birnbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659378628, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Neil Birnbaum's specialty?
- Neil Birnbaum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Neil Birnbaum located?
- Neil Birnbaum's practice location on file with NPPES is 1177 Boston Providence Tpke, Norwood, MA 02062-5019.
- What is Neil Birnbaum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Neil Birnbaum is (781) 278-5540.
- Does Neil Birnbaum accept Medicare?
- Neil Birnbaum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Neil Birnbaum's NPI active?
- Yes — Neil Birnbaum's NPI (1659378628) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.