Christopher Burns, M.D.
NPI 1952379141 · Surgery Physician · Nantucket, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Burns, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Nantucket, MA (NPI 1952379141).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952379141
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 0101239445 (VA)
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
398 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 114 | $180 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 75 | $82 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 69 | $51 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 56 | $124 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 52 | $178 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,140 across 4 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 (2)
- 75 Francis StBoston, MA 02115-6106Phone: (617) 732-5500
- National Naval Medical Center8901 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20889-0001Phone: (301) 295-4442
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-14
- Last updated
- 2026-05-30
- Certified
- 2026-05-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Burns's NPI number?
- Christopher Burns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952379141, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Burns's specialty?
- Christopher Burns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Burns located?
- Christopher Burns's practice location on file with NPPES is 57 Prospect St Unit 1, Nantucket, MA 02554-4396.
- What is Christopher Burns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Burns is (508) 825-1000.
- Does Christopher Burns accept Medicare?
- Christopher Burns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Burns's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Burns's NPI (1952379141) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.