Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Burnikel, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Greenville, SC

  • NPI 1548372113
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 Patewood Dr, Suite C100
Greenville, SC 296153593
(864) 454-7422
fax (864) 454-8265
Mailing address
1 Independence PT, Suite 212
Greenville, SC 296154545

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 1, 2013
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #17976
Medicaid
SC #T19254

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548372113. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
7,850
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$529,875
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg 2,336 49 $17
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 2,220 26 $6
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 727 240 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 429 386 $120
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 404 306 $66
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 302 230 $43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 286 242 $84
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 179 167 $43
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 168 133 $37
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 145 138 $1,197

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Greenville Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 234. This provider delivers 34× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$204
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, INC. 3 $204.07

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$204

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,003
Patients
507
Total drug cost
$12,439
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 491 200 $7,650
Amoxicillin Generic 186 117 $264
Celecoxib Generic 93 48 $3,140
Meloxicam Generic 55 20 $252
Gabapentin Generic 32 19 $231
Prednisone Generic 31 28 $192
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 27 21 $37
Tramadol Hcl Generic 27 20 $58
Methylprednisolone Generic 23 23 $204
Cefadroxil Generic 16 11 $219

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brian Burnikel's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Burnikel practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Greenville, SC.
Where does Dr. Brian Burnikel practice?
Dr. Brian Burnikel practices at 200 Patewood Dr, Greenville, SC 296153593. Office phone: 8644547422.
What is Dr. Brian Burnikel's NPI?
Dr. Brian Burnikel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548372113, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Burnikel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Burnikel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Burnikel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (HCPCS J3304); Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7318); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.