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Orthopedic Surgery

Brian G. Burnikel, MD

Works at hospitals in Anderson, SC · Seneca, SC · Greenville, SC … · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Brian G. Burnikel, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 10630 Clemson Blvd, Suite 100, Seneca, SC 29678. Phone: (864) 797-1403. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Brian G. Burnikel had 762 Original Medicare patients and 7,422 services. NPI 1548372113. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Brian G. Burnikel, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Brian G. Burnikel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brian G. Burnikel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Brian G. Burnikel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 762 Original Medicare patients and 7,422 services for Brian G. Burnikel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Brian G. Burnikel's NPI number?
1548372113. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Brian G. Burnikel, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients762
Services billed to Medicare7,422
Different services or procedures47
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7318)2,700 services
  2. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (J3304)1,920 services
  3. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)768 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)452 services
  5. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)282 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure72%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Anxiety26%
  • Depression21%

Hospitals where Brian G. Burnikel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brian G. Burnikel at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Brian G. Burnikel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Brian G. Burnikel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Prisma Health University Medical Group2,493 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Seneca

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Seneca, SC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Prisma Health University Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1548372113
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians