David Burns, MD
NPI 1295728590 · Rheumatology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Burns, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1295728590).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295728590
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G7498 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
499 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 499 | $173 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $173–$173 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 78 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 210 | 66 |
| Liothyronine Sodium | 197 | 67 |
| Allopurinol | 162 | 48 |
| Methylprednisolone | 158 | 60 |
| Leflunomide | 140 | 45 |
| Balsalazide Disodium | 131 | 40 |
| Mesalamine | 121 | 42 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 109 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$748 across 37 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-23
- Last updated
- 2010-11-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Burns's NPI number?
- David Burns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295728590, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Burns's specialty?
- David Burns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Burns located?
- David Burns's practice location on file with NPPES is 902 Frostwood Dr, Houston, TX 77024-2420.
- What is David Burns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Burns is (713) 467-7704.
- Does David Burns accept Medicare?
- David Burns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Burns's NPI active?
- Yes — David Burns's NPI (1295728590) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-11-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.