Stuart Bursten, M.D.
NPI 1164494696 · Internal Medicine Physician · Vista, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stuart Bursten, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Vista, CA (NPI 1164494696).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164494696
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G86125 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,225 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 595 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 283 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 251 | $139 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 46 | $180 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 37 | $195 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 73 | 46 |
| Celecoxib | 64 | 35 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 63 | 34 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 56 | 30 |
| Atenolol | 52 | 12 |
| Dulaglutidebrand: Trulicity | 46 | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 2400 Bellevue Rd Ste 29bDublin, GA 31021-2874Phone: (478) 272-9688
- 292 Industrial BlvdHawkinsville, GA 31036-8034Phone: (478) 892-8010
- 165 Emery Hwy Ste 100Macon, GA 31217Phone: (478) 741-2150Fax: (478) 741-2208
- 1031 Keith DrPerry, GA 31069-2948Phone: (478) 987-7164
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-07
- Last updated
- 2022-09-01
- Certified
- 2022-09-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stuart Bursten's NPI number?
- Stuart Bursten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164494696, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stuart Bursten's specialty?
- Stuart Bursten is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stuart Bursten located?
- Stuart Bursten's practice location on file with NPPES is 204 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084.
- What is Stuart Bursten's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stuart Bursten is (760) 941-8888.
- Does Stuart Bursten accept Medicare?
- Stuart Bursten is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stuart Bursten's NPI active?
- Yes — Stuart Bursten's NPI (1164494696) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.