Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Douglas Birns, M.D.

Urology Physician (CMS: Urology) · New York, NY

  • NPI 1134158488
  • MIPS 83.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
157 E 72Nd St
New York, NY 100214331
(212) 744-8700
fax (212) 249-2421

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 11, 2012
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208800000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #153003

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134158488. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,225
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$267,924
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 1,246 578 $4
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 954 509 $138
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 581 393 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 316 190 $94
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg 309 103 $3
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis 219 149 $52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 95 95 $179
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 75 68 $15
81002 Urinalysis, manual test 69 50 $3
76856 Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis 51 49 $115

In context: peer comparison

Among 77 peers in this city , average services per provider: 246. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$645
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
PFIZER INC. 3 $186.06
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 4 $162.94
Teleflex LLC 1 $111.40
ABBVIE INC. 3 $60.20
Astellas Pharma US Inc 2 $36.58
DENTSPLY IH AB 2 $35.41
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2 $35.12
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $17.62

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$546
Education
$99

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,096
Patients
671
Total drug cost
$146,475
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 1,089 341 $28,944
Finasteride Generic 310 97 $7,459
Alfuzosin Hcl Er (Alfuzosin Hcl) Brand 180 60 $6,619
Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) Brand 112 19 $75,687
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 75 64 $458
Tadalafil Generic 63 15 $11,230
Silodosin Generic 42 0 $5,571
Methenamine Hippurate Generic 35 11 $2,115
Potassium Citrate Er (Potassium Citrate) Brand 33 0 $4,394
Sildenafil Citrate Generic 31 14 $288

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Douglas Birns's medical specialty?
Dr. Douglas Birns practices Urology Physician in New York, NY.
Where does Dr. Douglas Birns practice?
Dr. Douglas Birns practices at 157 E 72Nd St, New York, NY 100214331. Office phone: 2127448700.
What is Dr. Douglas Birns's NPI?
Dr. Douglas Birns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134158488, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Douglas Birns accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Douglas Birns does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Douglas Birns commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated (HCPCS 81000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.