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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BURDEN
Based in Colorado Springs, CO, James Harold 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.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (719) 630-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3155 N UNION BLVD
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,118 services · 1,790 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
310 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
34 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
41 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
214 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
189 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
176 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
175 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
102 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
56 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
42 |
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 ophthalmology specialists 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 ophthalmology specialists 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 ophthalmology in Colorado Springs, CO. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there 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. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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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.
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