William Burns, M.D.
NPI 1568502243 · Psychiatry Physician · Pacifica, CA
William Burns, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Pacifica, CA (NPI 1568502243).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568502243
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A72944 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 21 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 17 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 17 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 17 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 17 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 16 |
| Topiramate | 15 |
| Alprazolam | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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 (1)
- 85 Bolinas Rd Ste 6Fairfax, CA 94930-1626Phone: (650) 743-0556Fax: (844) 889-5618
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-08
- Last updated
- 2024-02-01
- Certified
- 2024-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Burns's NPI number?
- William Burns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568502243, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Burns's specialty?
- William Burns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Burns located?
- William Burns's practice location on file with NPPES is 450 Dondee St Ste 9a, Pacifica, CA 94044-3056.
- What is William Burns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Burns is (650) 743-0556.
- Is William Burns's NPI active?
- Yes — William Burns's NPI (1568502243) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.