Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Burks, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Vancleave, MS

  • NPI 1861620148
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6300 E Lake Blvd, Suite 301
Vancleave, MS 395656770
(228) 230-2663
fax (228) 206-1192

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 22, 2017
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Mississippi #23635

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861620148. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
605
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$49,072
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 235 179 $116
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 109 91 $82
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 75 75 $45
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 60 24 $22
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 28 23 $35
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 20 19 $12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 19 12 $58
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 19 19 $45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $144
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 14 14 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 111. This provider delivers 5.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$6,859
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
SPINEART USA INC 5 $6,844.29
Organogenesis Inc. 1 $14.93

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$5,944
Food and Beverage
$915

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
354
Patients
208
Total drug cost
$4,082
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 84 59 $941
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 71 53 $745
Gabapentin Generic 64 33 $871
Pregabalin Generic 36 18 $490
Scopolamine Generic 26 23 $378
Ibuprofen Generic 20 0 $100
Meloxicam Generic 18 11 $59
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 12 0 $260
Mupirocin Generic 12 11 $93
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 11 0 $144

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Burks's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Burks practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Vancleave, MS.
Where does Dr. Christopher Burks practice?
Dr. Christopher Burks practices at 6300 E Lake Blvd, Vancleave, MS 395656770. Office phone: 2282302663.
What is Dr. Christopher Burks's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Burks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861620148, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Burks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Burks accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Burks commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS 72110). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.