Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Walter Burns, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Durham, NC
- NPI 1831170323
- Accepts Medicare
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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120 William Penn Plz
Durham, NC 277042150
(919) 220-5255
fax (919) 313-1276 - Additional location
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2916 Blue Ridge RD
Raleigh, NC 276076424
(919) 784-7874
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 23, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #9601258
- Medicaid
- NC #89127KG
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831170323. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,072
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$67,330
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11042 |
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | 416 | 131 | $56 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 200 | 115 | $63 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 153 | 91 | $92 | |
97597 |
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | 149 | 84 | $34 | |
11045 |
Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | 74 | 12 | $24 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 50 | 50 | $127 | |
11043 |
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | 30 | 23 | $145 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 19 peers in this city , average services per provider: 41. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$127
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organogenesis Inc. | 3 | $70.93 | |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. | 2 | $37.67 | |
| CashFlow Solutions, LLC | 1 | $18.16 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
534
Patients
316
Total drug cost
$6,637
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 284 | 157 | $4,347 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 107 | 90 | $969 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 56 | 25 | $537 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 29 | 11 | $376 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Generic | 23 | 20 | $240 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 22 | 13 | $124 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 13 | 0 | $45 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Walter Burns's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Burns practices Surgery Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Walter Burns practice?
Dr. Walter Burns practices at 120 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 277042150. Office phone: 9192205255.
What is Dr. Walter Burns's NPI?
Dr. Walter Burns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831170323, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Burns accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Burns accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Burns commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 11042); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.