Lafayette Burks, MD
NPI 1952497760 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Jesup, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lafayette Burks, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Jesup, GA (NPI 1952497760).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952497760
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 50502 (GA)
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
19 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
337 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 146 | $159 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 87 | $111 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 78 | $7 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 26 | $192 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$192 (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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 65 | 58 |
| Prednisone | 43 | 38 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 31 | 25 |
| Lacosamide | 25 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 25 | 24 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 25 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$83 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2008-01-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lafayette Burks's NPI number?
- Lafayette Burks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952497760, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lafayette Burks's specialty?
- Lafayette Burks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lafayette Burks located?
- Lafayette Burks's practice location on file with NPPES is 865 S 1st St, Jesup, GA 31545.
- What is Lafayette Burks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lafayette Burks is (904) 805-1300.
- Does Lafayette Burks accept Medicare?
- Lafayette Burks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lafayette Burks's NPI active?
- Yes — Lafayette Burks's NPI (1952497760) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-01-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.