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ALEXANDER JAMES BURNIKEL MD
NPI 1972160695
Orthopaedic Surgery in Greenville, SC

Active since May 29, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 PATEWOOD DR STE B460, GREENVILLE, SC 29615(864) 695-6697 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2025, Sep 2, 2025, Jan 3, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Alexander James Burnikel Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ALEXANDER JAMES BURNIKEL MD (NPI 1972160695) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Greenville, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (82504) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Doctors Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Coral Gables.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972160695
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDER JAMES BURNIKELCredential: MD
Location Address200 PATEWOOD DR STE B460Greenville, SC 29615-6326
Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4Greenville, SC 29601-2842 · (864) 695-6697
Phone(864) 695-6697
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of Medicine, GreenvilleGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1972160695 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 82504✔ Licensed in FL · ME168244
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11150 Campo Sano Ave Fl 1Coral Gables, FL 33146-1174 · Phone (786) 682-6200 · Fax (864) 455-7082

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Alexander James Burnikel Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3971935149
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250926002882
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447
A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.
41 services40 patients
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 27130
This procedure, known as hip arthroplasty, involves replacing your damaged thigh bone and hip joint with artificial parts, called a prosthesis. It helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your quality of life.
28 services27 patients
Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance 0055T
This is a precise orthopedic surgery using advanced imaging technology. It helps the surgeon navigate through your musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, and joints) accurately. This method reduces the risk of damage to nearby areas and aids in a more successful operation.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Doctors Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Coral Gables, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number100296
Location5000 University DrCoral Gables, FL 33146 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services

St Francis-Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420023
LocationOne St Francis DrGreenville, SC 29601 · Greenville County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Simpsonville, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420037
Location741 South East Main StreetSimpsonville, SC 29681 · Greenville County
Emergency services

Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420078
Location701 Grove RoadGreenville, SC 29605 · Greenville County
Birthing friendly

Prisma Health Patewood Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420102
Location175 Patewood DriveGreenville, SC 29615 · Greenville County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29615 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ZACHARY WOLFE COUSINS FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
200 PATEWOOD DR STE B460
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Greenville County (864) 454-2226
SARAH MARIE SWAYNGHAM DNP, APRN, AGNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
200 PATEWOOD DR STE B460
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Greenville County (864) 454-2226
SALLIE RUTH AREFORD M.D.
Internal Medicine
200 PATEWOOD DR STE B460
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Greenville County (864) 454-2226
MRS. MARGARET BETH BURTON FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
200 PATEWOOD DR STE B460
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Greenville County (864) 454-7422

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Alexander Burnikel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Burnikel is 1972160695. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2019.

Where is Alexander Burnikel located?

Alexander Burnikel practices at 200 Patewood Dr Ste B460, Greenville, SC 29615. The listed phone number is (864) 695-6697.

What is Alexander Burnikel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Alexander Burnikel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Burnikel is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Alexander Burnikel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexander Burnikel is affiliated with Doctors Hospital, St Francis-Downtown, Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and Prisma Health Patewood Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Burnikel was last updated on September 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.