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- 3155 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
About Dr. Burden
Based in Colorado Springs, CO, James H. Burden, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. James graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1991. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 1,790 Medicare patients across 2,118 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1538180146 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (719) 630-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3155 N UNION BLVD
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,118 services · 1,790 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
310 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
41 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
214 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
189 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
176 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
175 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
102 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
56 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
42 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Colorado Springs 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Burden specialize in?
Dr. Burden is an eye doctor in Colorado Springs, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Burden located?
Dr. Burden is listed at 3155 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Burden's phone number?
The number on file is (719) 630-3937. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Burden's NPI number?
Dr. Burden's National Provider Identifier is 1538180146. 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. Burden go to medical school?
Dr. Burden attended University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Burden been practicing?
Dr. Burden has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Burden do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Burden performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Burden confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Burden. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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