James Burtka, DO
NPI 1972593499 · Family Medicine Physician · Sterling Heights, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Burtka, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Sterling Heights, MI (NPI 1972593499).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972593499
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5101012303 (MI)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,676 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 475 | $90 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 226 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 169 | $128 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 155 | $14 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 137 | $9 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 104 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 152 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,115 | 306 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 596 | 143 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 497 | 136 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 429 | 111 |
| Losartan Potassium | 401 | 107 |
| Omeprazole | 356 | 101 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$578 across 40 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
- 2005-10-26
- Last updated
- 2009-11-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Burtka's NPI number?
- James Burtka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972593499, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Burtka's specialty?
- James Burtka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Burtka located?
- James Burtka's practice location on file with NPPES is 36040 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310-4239.
- What is James Burtka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Burtka is (586) 939-9160.
- Does James Burtka accept Medicare?
- James Burtka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Burtka's NPI active?
- Yes — James Burtka's NPI (1972593499) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-11-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.