DR. WILLIAM ALEXANDER BURNS M.D.
NPI 1255721791
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Portsmouth, VA

Active since February 04, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.11/100
CMS Quality Rating
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR, PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708(757) 953-2465 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2022, Nov 19, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. William Alexander Burns M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM ALEXANDER BURNS M.D. (NPI 1255721791) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Portsmouth, Virginia, licensed in Maryland (D0089386) and active in the NPI registry since February 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, The, and is a graduate of University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255721791
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM ALEXANDER BURNSCredential: M.D.
Location Address620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIRPortsmouth, VA 23708-2111
Mailing Address321 E Main St Unit 810Norfolk, VA 23510-1785 · (301) 266-7777
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateFebruary 4, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2022
NPI 1255721791 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
License Licensed in MD · D0089386
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 25MA10413500 (NJ)
Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License ME129763 (FL)
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR, Portsmouth, VA 23708

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. William Alexander Burns M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5597054163
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230523001080
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
42 services23 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
42 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Johns Hopkins Hospital, The

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210009
Location600 North Wolfe StreetBaltimore, MD 21287 · Baltimore City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Norfolk, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490007
Location600 Gresham DrNorfolk, VA 23507 · Norfolk City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Virginia Beach, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490057
Location1060 First Colonial RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23454 · Virginia Beach City County
Emergency services

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.11/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.31
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Emergency Medicine
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR, NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Dental Hygienist
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Pharmacist
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Surgery
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
General Practice
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Military Health Care Provider
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Social Worker (Clinical)
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708

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 William Burns's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Burns is 1255721791. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 4, 2015.

Where is William Burns located?

William Burns practices at 620 John Paul Jones Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23708. The listed phone number is (757) 953-2465.

What is William Burns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is William Burns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Burns is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is William Burns affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Burns is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, The, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Burns was last updated on September 8, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.