Dr. Christopher Burns, MD - Surgery in Nantucket, MA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Burns, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Nantucket, MA. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2004, Dr. Burns delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 57 PROSPECT ST UNIT 1.

Dr. Burns maintains professional affiliations with Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc, Coastal Medical Associates and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

57 Prospect St Unit 1

Nantucket, MA 025544396

Telephone 5088251000

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Nantucket, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs -8.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.5 Yrs

State Avg: 28.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Nantucket, MA (1077 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Burns (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Nantucket Specialty Average (30.5 Years) 30.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	114	113	$802.79	$180.16
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	75	65	$300.47	$82.14
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	69	57	$205.94	$51.45
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	56	47	$363.75	$123.79
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	52	52	$721.85	$177.78
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	32	22	$778.88	$219.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	116	89	$292.41	$84.10
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	105	104	$793.00	$184.38
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	77	68	$378.45	$126.45
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	51	44	$171.10	$52.56
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	42	24	$774.60	$224.58
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	22	22	$490.64	$126.10
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	20	$523.05	$138.37
97605 Therapy procedure using a special bandage and vacuum pump, surface area 50.0 sq cm or less	19	15	$102.37	$26.25
43246 Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$1153.00	$211.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$546.50	$140.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$243.25	$62.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	133	106	$277.28	$75.76
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	90	87	$536.19	$144.79
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	90	77	$159.40	$41.37
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	76	76	$777.47	$210.37
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	53	32	$323.45	$109.72
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	39	24	$778.77	$226.83
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	23	23	$481.09	$128.44
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	15	15	$742.20	$190.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	11	$533.69	$142.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	189	146	$161.43	$41.46
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	97	96	$803.76	$214.94
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	79	77	$552.08	$147.04
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	77	65	$268.27	$77.74
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	31	23	$313.32	$111.74
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	31	27	$791.55	$236.37
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	20	20	$478.10	$130.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$482.27	$145.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	205	146	$160.32	$42.88
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	82	82	$549.18	$150.56
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	63	60	$782.37	$220.82
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	36	30	$257.78	$78.92
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	28	15	$287.71	$113.70
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	22	17	$777.14	$241.77
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	20	19	$618.40	$94.07
43246 Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$1153.00	$207.85
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	11	11	$254.27	$69.77
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	11	11	$466.73	$128.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	241	174	$160.24	$42.22
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	98	98	$764.01	$217.16
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	81	81	$538.96	$147.00
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	42	39	$248.19	$78.13
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	16	16	$2686.00	$733.10
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	14	12	$779.21	$237.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	238	163	$153.26	$41.97
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	79	79	$731.48	$218.58
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	61	51	$238.62	$78.42
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	53	51	$529.94	$147.26
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	39	28	$298.74	$112.28
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	31	22	$776.84	$238.26
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	26	26	$380.85	$109.21
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	17	17	$231.94	$65.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$647.00	$180.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	12	$289.62	$80.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	105	72	$146.14	$41.29
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	83	83	$745.65	$213.74
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	69	45	$237.41	$110.04
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	55	50	$211.15	$76.15
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	38	37	$379.32	$106.56
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	38	20	$633.50	$233.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	11	$281.29	$79.38
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$513.25	$144.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-30

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MA 260405

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License VA 0101239445

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Coastal Medical Associates

55 Fogg Rd, Weymouth, MA 021902432

Phone: 7817924136

Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

75 Francis St, Boston, MA 021156110

Phone: 6177325500

Secondary Practice Locations

75 Francis St

Boston, MA 021156106

Phone: 6177325500

National Naval Medical Center, 8901 Wisconsin Ave

Bethesda, MD 208890001

Phone: 3012954442

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Jill Samale , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1184699886

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Tamara Dildy , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1306804000

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kelly Murphy , FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1649757360

Family Nurse Practitioner

Molly Harding , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1679126494

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location May 30, 2026

Registered at 57 PROSPECT ST UNIT 1, NANTUCKET, MA 025544396 (Tel: 5088251000)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at NATIONAL NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER, 8901 WISCONSIN AVE, BETHESDA, MD 208890001 (Tel: 3012954442)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 11804 HAYFIELD CT, POTOMAC, MD 208542149 (Tel: 3129333123)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BURNS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Surgery (License #0101239445 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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