Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Burke, M.D., PH.D.
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Altoona, PA
- NPI 1720151855
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 7.6 / 100 · 2023
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
501 Howard Ave, Building F-3
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-9150
fax (814) 946-1397 - Mailing address
-
501 Howard Ave Ste E1
Altoona, PA 166014817
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 30, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD066471L
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720151855. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
512
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$93,822
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 155 | 132 | $86 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 63 | 30 | $206 | |
63048 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 47 | 15 | $202 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 44 | 31 | $76 | |
22614 |
Fusion of additional segment of spine | 42 | 14 | $375 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 42 | 42 | $159 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 26 | 23 | $171 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 25 | 25 | $125 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 23 | 22 | $122 | |
20937 |
Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft | 18 | 17 | $160 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Altoona Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$58,354
Transactions
27
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerapedics INC. | 17 | $54,264.06 | |
| Spineart USA INC | 4 | $3,638.88 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $135.21 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $101.70 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 2 | $93.71 | |
| Nevro Corp. | 1 | $65.14 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $55.45 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
259
Patients
207
Total drug cost
$2,176
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 99 | 82 | $734 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 96 | 69 | $995 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 52 | 45 | $386 |
| Ibu (Ibuprofen) | Brand | 12 | 11 | $61 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Burke's medical specialty?
Dr. James Burke practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Altoona, PA.
Where does Dr. James Burke practice?
Dr. James Burke practices at 501 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601. Office phone: 8149469150.
What is Dr. James Burke's NPI?
Dr. James Burke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720151855, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Burke accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Burke accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Burke commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (HCPCS 63048). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.