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DR. JAMES BRACKEN BURNS JR. DO
NPI 1508821067
Surgery - Trauma Surgery in Johnson City, TN

Active since April 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
DOGWOOD AVE, BLDG #1, ROOM 2-42, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37614(423) 439-6263 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Jul 27, 2017 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. James Bracken Burns Jr. Do NPPES

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

DR. JAMES BRACKEN BURNS JR. DO (NPI 1508821067) is an individual trauma surgery provider in Johnson City, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (2911) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508821067
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0127X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES BRACKEN BURNS JR.Credential: DO
Location AddressDOGWOOD AVE, BLDG #1, ROOM 2-42Johnson City, TN 37614
Mailing AddressDogwood Ave, Bldg #1, Room 2-42Johnson City, TN 37614 · (423) 439-6263
Phone(423) 439-6263
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, ErieGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20225 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1508821067 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Trauma SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0127X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 2911✔ Licensed in OH · 35-008439✔ Licensed in FL · OS10105
Definition
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 34-008439 (OH), 2911 (TN)

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid2784823-00FL
MedicaidQ016851TN
Medicaid1508821067VA
Medicaid428749571AGA
Medicaid2650448OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Bracken Burns Jr. Do 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 ID6901817998
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151015001748
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 6

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.
108 services87 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
48 services48 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.
24 services16 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
17 services13 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
15 services15 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingsport, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440017
Location130 West Ravine RoadKingsport, TN 37662 · Sullivan County
Emergency services

Johnson City Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Johnson City, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440063
Location400 N State Of Franklin RdJohnson City, TN 37604 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franklin Woods Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Johnson City, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440184
Location300 Med Tech ParkwayJohnson City, TN 37604 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 1508821067. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2006.

Where is James Burns located?

James Burns practices at Dogwood Ave, Bldg #1 Room 2-42, Johnson City, TN 37614. The listed phone number is (423) 439-6263.

What is James Burns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Trauma Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0127X.

Is James Burns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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.

What insurance does James Burns accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list James Burns as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James Burns affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Burns is affiliated with Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Johnson City Medical Center and Franklin Woods Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Burns was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.