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DR. JAMES PATRICK BURNS PH.D.
NPI 1851446629
Psychologist - Group Psychotherapy in Boston, MA

Active since January 24, 2007
185 BAY STATE RD, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 353-9737 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. James Patrick Burns Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES PATRICK BURNS PH.D. (NPI 1851446629) is an individual group psychotherapy provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (8294) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851446629
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy103TP2701X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES PATRICK BURNSCredential: PH.D.
Location Address185 BAY STATE RDBoston, MA 02215-1506
Mailing Address11 Charlesbank TerNewton, MA 02458-1706 · (617) 527-2270
Phone(617) 353-9737
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 24, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1851446629 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 7

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · Group PsychotherapyBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TP2701X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 8294
Definition
A psychologist who specializes in group psychology and group psychotherapy that is an evidenced-based specialty that prepares group leaders to identify and capitalize on developmental and healing possibilities embedded in the interpersonal/intrapersonal functioning of individual group members as well as collectively for the group. Emphasis is placed on the use of group dynamics to assist and treat individual group members. The specialty is applicable to all age groups, children, adolescents, adults and older adults, for a wide variety of conditions and concerns, and in numerous and diverse settings.
Also ListedPsychologistTaxonomy 103T00000X · License 8294 (MA)
Also ListedPsychologist · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 103TA0400X · License 8294 (MA)
Also ListedPsychologist · Cognitive & BehavioralTaxonomy 103TB0200X · License 8294 (MA)
Also ListedPsychologist · ClinicalTaxonomy 103TC0700X · License 8294 (MA)
Also ListedPsychologist · CounselingTaxonomy 103TC1900X · License 8294 (MA)
Also ListedPsychologist · Clinical Child & AdolescentTaxonomy 103TC2200X · License 8294 (MA)

Other Identifiers 1

OtherWO6363MA · Blue Cross Blue Shield

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.

DR. CAROLE RUTH BOHN EDD
Counselor (Professional)
185 BAY STATE RD
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 353-3047
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
185 BAY STATE RD
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 353-3047
SHIRIN KAZIMOV MPH, MA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
185 BAY STATE RD
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 353-3047
DR. JUDITH GERSTENBLITH PHD
Psychologist (Counseling)
185 BAY STATE RD
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 353-3047
MR. CHRISTOPHER G. O'ROURKE LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
185 BAY STATE RD
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 353-3047
MS. CECILE GUNN DESMOND MDIV
Psychologist (Counseling)
185 BAY STATE RD
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 353-9738
DR. KATHLEEN A. GALLIVAN PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
185 BAY STATE RD
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 353-3047
BARBOD SALIMI M.A.
Psychologist
185 BAY STATE RD
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 358-2033

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 1851446629. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2007.

Where is James Burns located?

James Burns practices at 185 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA 02215. The listed phone number is (617) 353-9737.

What is James Burns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Group Psychotherapy, with taxonomy code 103TP2701X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Burns was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.