Belinda K Birnbaum, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Belinda K Birnbaum is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Philadelphia, PA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Belinda K Birnbaum, MD has been part of the Philadelphia medical community since 2005 in group practice. She graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, osteoporosis, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 16% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 95% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4306
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 95% of doctors in Pennsylvania on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202395.75/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.2 pts)
Top 5% of MIPS-scored doctors in PennsylvaniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.78%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.3 pts)
4.78% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
276
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
182
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,108
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $751k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+52%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$786 received from industry
42 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Belinda K Birnbaum's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
26 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (Class of 2000)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Belinda K Birnbaum
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Belinda K Birnbaum for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Philadelphia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Belinda K Birnbaum
Dr. Birnbaum is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Philadelphia, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (215) 662-2454.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Belinda K Birnbaum
Practice Location
3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4306
Mailing Address
3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4306
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