Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Brian Burlew, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Bethlehem, PA
- NPI 1598712119
- Accepts Medicare
- 41 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
5325 Northgate Drive, Suite 209
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 625-8898
fax (610) 625-8899 - Mailing address
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Po Box 783311
Philadelphia, PA 191783311
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 28, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD037049E
- Medicaid
- PA #0012094500002
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598712119. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,431
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$203,677
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 538 | 416 | $86 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 487 | 125 | $75 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 436 | 317 | $123 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 386 | 79 | $48 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 97 | 97 | $162 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 83 | 82 | $10 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 79 | 73 | $123 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 68 | 27 | $111 | |
94375 |
Test to measure rate of airflow | 55 | 52 | $13 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 41 | 38 | $9 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Bethlehem Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 117. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$5,145
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 6 | $4,941.33 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $203.55 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,096
Patients
1,194
Total drug cost
$1,266,408
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 787 | 273 | $34,808 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 579 | 254 | $3,380 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 537 | 102 | $462,200 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 484 | 91 | $249,664 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 353 | 69 | $218,388 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 219 | 49 | $4,434 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 193 | 44 | $112,739 |
| Ventolin Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 168 | 57 | $15,360 |
| Arnuity Ellipta (Fluticasone Furoate) | Brand | 139 | 42 | $48,450 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | Generic | 129 | 41 | $6,109 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Brian Burlew's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Burlew practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Bethlehem, PA.
Where does Dr. Brian Burlew practice?
Dr. Brian Burlew practices at 5325 Northgate Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Office phone: 6106258898.
What is Dr. Brian Burlew's NPI?
Dr. Brian Burlew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598712119, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Burlew accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Burlew accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Burlew commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.