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- 1 High St, Wakefield, RI 02879
About Dr. Burns
David B. Burns, DO practices orthopedic surgery in Wakefield, RI. David is a 1984 graduate of University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine. David is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows David provided 2,428 services to 906 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306800313.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (401) 789-1422
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 HIGH ST
Wakefield, RI 02879
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,428 services · 906 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
139 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | Procedure | 20985 |
33 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
31 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
20 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | Procedure | 29880 |
16 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
103 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
77 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
75 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
58 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
704 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in RI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Burns specialize in?
Dr. Burns is an orthopedic surgeon in Wakefield, RI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Burns located?
Dr. Burns is listed at 1 High St, Wakefield, RI 02879. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Burns's phone number?
The number on file is (401) 789-1422. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Burns?
Dr. Burns's National Provider Identifier is 1306800313. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Burns go to medical school?
Dr. Burns attended University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Burns have?
Dr. Burns has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Burns do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Burns performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Burns's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Burns. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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