Deborah Elaine Briggs, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Deborah Elaine Briggs is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Austin, TX with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Deborah Elaine Briggs, MD has been part of the Austin medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston (class of 2000), she has been practicing for over 26 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1600 W 38th St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78731-6405
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202372.52/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
118
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
71
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
695
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $360k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$452 received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Deborah Elaine Briggs's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Mcgovern Medical School at Uthealth Houston
Board certified · Aug 27, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at Houston (Class of 2000)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Deborah Elaine Briggs
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Deborah Elaine Briggs for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Austin 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 Deborah Elaine Briggs
NPI records show Dr. Briggs as active with telehealth listed in Austin, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (512) 324-3540.
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 Deborah Elaine Briggs
Practice Location
1600 W 38th St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78731-6405
Mailing Address
1600 W 38th St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78731-6405
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