DR. JOHN LESTER BURSTON MD
NPI 1811497084
Anesthesiology in Sacramento, CA

Q: What is John Burston's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Burston is 1811497084. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2018.

Q: What is John Burston's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Burston was last updated on January 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.

Active since February 14, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3315 WATT AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95821(916) 481-6800(916) 481-1881 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 22, 2026, Feb 14, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. John Lester Burston Md NPPES

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

DR. JOHN LESTER BURSTON MD (NPI 1811497084) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (F524) and active in the NPI registry since February 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811497084

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN LESTER BURSTONCredential: MD

Location Address3315 WATT AVESacramento, CA 95821-3600

Mailing Address2124 Caravaggio DrDavis, CA 95618-7650 · (530) 204-7633

Phone(916) 481-6800

Fax(916) 481-1881

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 22, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 22, 2026

✔ NPI 1811497084 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · F524

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

3315 WATT AVE, Sacramento, CA 95821

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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. John Lester Burston Md 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 ID1557623410

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180313001834

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 4

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

51 services44 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810

Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

11 services11 patients

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