Dr Christopher Joseph Burns, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Nantucket, MA

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Dr Christopher Joseph Burns, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Nantucket, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 2004 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Coastal Medical Associates, Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc and his current practice location is 57 Prospect St Unit 1, Nantucket, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 825-1000.

Dr Christopher Joseph Burns is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 260405) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1952379141.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Joseph Burns, MD
57 Prospect St Unit 1,
Nantucket, MA 02554-4396
(508) 825-1000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Joseph Burns
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience22 Years
Location57 Prospect St Unit 1, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christopher Joseph Burns graduated from medical school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952379141
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/13/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577785849
  • Enrollment ID: I20141121000630

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Joseph Burns such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952379141NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 0101239445 (Virginia)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 260405 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
South Shore HospitalSouth weymouth, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Coastal Medical Associates7113029257443
Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc38704059882931

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Christopher Joseph Burns allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNantucket Cottage Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447214622
PECOS PAC ID: 1759357601
Enrollment ID: O20050104000928
Entity NameCoastal Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932175684
PECOS PAC ID: 7113029257
Enrollment ID: O20070221000057
Entity NameNantucket Physicians Organization
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568798510
PECOS PAC ID: 6608065438
Enrollment ID: O20110111000016
Entity NameBrigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033535497
PECOS PAC ID: 3870405988
Enrollment ID: O20150107001260

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Christopher Joseph Burns is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christopher Joseph Burns, MD
11804 Hayfield Ct,
Potomac, MD 20854-2149

Ph: (312) 933-3123		Dr Christopher Joseph Burns, MD
57 Prospect St Unit 1,
Nantucket, MA 02554-4396

Ph: (508) 825-1000

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Practice Location: 57 Prospect St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Phone: 508-825-8100    

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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