Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Desmond Birkett, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Burlington, MA

  • NPI 1467514166
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 63 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
41 Mall RD
Burlington, MA 018050001
(781) 744-5100
fax (781) 744-5636

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 28, 2007
Year of graduation
1963 — 63 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #37655
Medicaid
MA #2033038

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467514166. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
288
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$46,705
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 59 59 $89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 55 55 $141
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 52 46 $71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 36 36 $103
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) 35 34 $571
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 26 26 $51
10061 Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess 14 14 $206
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 11 11 $192

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Burlington Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 8.2× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Desmond Birkett's medical specialty?
Dr. Desmond Birkett practices Surgery Physician in Burlington, MA.
Where does Dr. Desmond Birkett practice?
Dr. Desmond Birkett practices at 41 Mall RD, Burlington, MA 018050001. Office phone: 7817445100.
What is Dr. Desmond Birkett's NPI?
Dr. Desmond Birkett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467514166, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Desmond Birkett accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Desmond Birkett accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Desmond Birkett commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.