Walter Burns, MD
NPI 1831170323 · Surgery Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Burns, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1831170323).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831170323
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9601258 (NC)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,463 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 521 | $56 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 282 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 271 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 219 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 44 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 421 | 213 |
| Mupirocin | 161 | 131 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 74 | 37 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 53 | 30 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 38 | 27 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 32 | 17 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$127 across 6 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 (1)
- 2916 Blue Ridge RdRaleigh, NC 27607-6424Phone: (919) 784-7874
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-10
- Last updated
- 2021-11-23
- Certified
- 2021-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Burns's NPI number?
- Walter Burns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831170323, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Burns's specialty?
- Walter Burns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Burns located?
- Walter Burns's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 27704-2150.
- What is Walter Burns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Burns is (919) 220-5255.
- Does Walter Burns accept Medicare?
- Walter Burns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Burns's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Burns's NPI (1831170323) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.