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JAMES L. BURNS JR. MD
NPI 1235118803
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Knoxville, TN

Active since January 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
8975 EXECUTIVE PARK DR., SUITE 200, KNOXVILLE, TN 37923(865) 691-4100(865) 691-6178 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 30, 2020, Nov 1, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About James L. Burns Jr. Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES L. BURNS JR. MD (NPI 1235118803) is an individual rheumatology provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (013564) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235118803
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameJAMES L. BURNS JR.Credential: MD
Location Address8975 EXECUTIVE PARK DR., SUITE 200Knoxville, TN 37923-3624
Mailing Address1275 Dick Lonas Rd Unit 101Knoxville, TN 37909-1383 · (865) 584-4747 · Fax (865) 584-1363
Phone(865) 691-4100
Fax(865) 691-6178
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 30, 2020
✔ NPI 1235118803 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 013564
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
8975 EXECUTIVE PARK DR., Knoxville, TN 37923
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3019960TN

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James L. Burns Jr. Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Burns reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Summit Medical Group, PLLC
0.1 mi
Rheumatology
8975 EXECUTIVE PARK DR, SUITE 200
Knoxville, TN 37923
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,003 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053480004 (865) 691-4100

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37923 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KATHERINE CLARK RUNYAN PA-C
Physician Assistant
8975 EXECUTIVE PARK DR., SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
Knox County (865) 691-4100

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Burns's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Burns is 1235118803. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2006.

Where is James Burns located?

James Burns practices at 8975 Executive Park Dr. Suite 200, Knoxville, TN 37923. The listed phone number is (865) 691-4100.

What is James Burns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is James Burns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Burns is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Burns's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Burns reassigns Medicare benefits to Summit Medical Group, PLLC (Knoxville, TN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Burns's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Burns was last updated on March 30, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.