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WILLIAM BOYCE BURNS M.D.
NPI 1669821781
Medical Genetics - Clinical Genetics (M.D.) in Columbus, OH

Active since June 09, 2016PECOS Enrolled
700 CHILDRENS DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43205(614) 722-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 3, 2026, Aug 17, 2026, Nov 19, 2024 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2022).

About William Boyce Burns M.d. NPPES

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

WILLIAM BOYCE BURNS M.D. (NPI 1669821781) is an individual clinical genetics (m.d.) provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.150328) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669821781
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207SG0201X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM BOYCE BURNSCredential: M.D.
Location Address700 CHILDRENS DRColumbus, OH 43205-2664
Mailing Address700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205-2664 · (614) 722-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1669821781 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyMedical Genetics · Clinical Genetics (M.D.)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207SG0201X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.150328
Definition
A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License LL39575 (SC), 35.150328 (OH)
700 CHILDRENS DR, Columbus, OH 43205

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

William Boyce 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 ID9032591433
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240624003772
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show William Burns reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
700 CHILDRENS DR
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 976 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
700 CHILDRENS DR
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 1,246 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Childrens · Columbus, OH
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number363305
Location700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205 · Franklin County
Emergency services

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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Surgery
700 CHILDRENS DR, CCPR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pharmacist
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pharmacist
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205

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 1669821781. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2016.

Where is William Burns located?

William Burns practices at 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-2000.

What is William Burns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Medical Genetics, specializing in Clinical Genetics (M.D.), with taxonomy code 207SG0201X.

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for William Burns's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Burns reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus, OH) and Pediatric Academic Association, Inc. (Columbus, OH). Each 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 William Burns's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William Burns accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list William 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 William Burns affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Burns is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Burns was last updated on November 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 days 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.