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Edit this profileWhere to find James A. Burns, MD
- Chicago location main office
676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1200, Chicago, IL 60611 - Boston location
1 Bowdoin Sq, 11th Floor BS-01, Boston, MA 02114
About Dr. Burns
James A. Burns, MD practices otolaryngology (ent) in Chicago, IL. James is a 1991 graduate of University of Virginia School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 634 Medicare patients across 754 services. The services billed most often include exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396735320.
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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
- (312) 695-8182
- Email not available
Practice Locations
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 1200
Chicago, IL 60611
1 Bowdoin Sq 11th Floor BS-01
Boston, MA 02114
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
754 services · 634 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
183 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
148 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection into vocal cords using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope | Procedure | 31571 |
17 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
14 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of growth of tongue and/or stripping of vocal cord using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope | Procedure | 31541 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
165 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
114 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
100 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Burns's specialty?
Dr. Burns is an otolaryngology (ent) in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Burns?
Dr. Burns is listed at 676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1200, Chicago, IL 60611. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Burns?
The number on file is (312) 695-8182. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Burns's NPI number?
Dr. Burns's National Provider Identifier is 1396735320. 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
What is Dr. Burns's medical education?
Dr. Burns attended University of Virginia School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Burns been practicing?
Dr. Burns has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Burns known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Burns performs procedures including exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and injection into vocal cords using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Burns confirmed this information?
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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