Active NPI 1285628990 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Randel Phillip Burns , MD

Surgery • Chattanooga, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Randel Burns, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Chattanooga, TN. With approximately 60 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1966, Dr. Burns delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 979 E 3RD ST.

Dr. Burns is affiliated with University Surgical Associates, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

979 E 3rd St
Ste 300

Chattanooga, TN 374032136

Telephone 4232670466

Fax 4237788168

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Plaza Surgery, G.p. Facility NPI 1497750400

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1966

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Chattanooga, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

60 Yrs +30.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.7 Yrs

State Avg: 26.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

38 Specialists

Practicing in Chattanooga, TN (682 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

2.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Burns (60 Years) 60 Yrs

Chattanooga Specialty Average (29.7 Years) 29.7 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	257	232	$394.00	$118.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	97	71	$278.00	$83.98
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	17	17	$685.18	$194.31
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	13	$563.73	$167.33
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	14	13	$1811.00	$444.91
19301 Partial removal of breast	13	13	$2226.00	$617.10
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	12	12	$1493.92	$224.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	297	260	$394.00	$119.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	100	75	$278.00	$84.42
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	20	20	$686.00	$205.67
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	13	$564.36	$168.01
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	14	12	$292.50	$82.02
19081 Biopsy of breast accessed through the skin with stereotactic guidance	11	11	$1807.00	$466.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	318	277	$394.00	$120.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	88	69	$278.00	$84.54
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	24	22	$273.00	$73.29
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	20	20	$686.00	$207.47
19301 Partial removal of breast	16	16	$2196.19	$555.50
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	14	$555.00	$169.98
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	14	14	$1811.00	$484.47
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	12	11	$1493.92	$219.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	319	282	$401.00	$122.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	118	97	$282.00	$85.96
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	27	27	$686.00	$210.33
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	18	16	$574.89	$172.14
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	18	15	$273.22	$79.55
19081 Biopsy of breast accessed through the skin with stereotactic guidance	15	15	$1794.93	$494.97
76098 X-ray of surgical specimen	12	12	$131.00	$39.30
19301 Partial removal of breast	12	12	$2067.00	$444.86
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	11	11	$1811.00	$536.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	423	324	$228.23	$71.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$329.09	$100.33
76970 Ultrasound follow-up study	20	19	$277.00	$79.90
19301 Partial removal of breast	15	15	$2003.00	$521.48
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	14	13	$1937.00	$568.80
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	13	13	$1341.00	$208.10
76098 X-ray of surgical specimen	12	12	$49.00	$40.12
19283 Placement of breast localization devices accessed through the skin with stereotactic guidance	12	12	$996.33	$192.53
99354 Prolonged office or other outpatient service first hour	11	11	$289.00	$126.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	489	362	$223.00	$69.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$327.00	$101.50
76970 Ultrasound follow-up study	22	19	$277.00	$82.78
19081 Biopsy of breast accessed through the skin with stereotactic guidance	20	19	$1993.00	$600.62
99354 Prolonged office or other outpatient service first hour	19	14	$289.00	$124.41
19301 Partial removal of breast	18	17	$1988.22	$583.64
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	18	18	$1937.00	$587.98
19283 Placement of breast localization devices accessed through the skin with stereotactic guidance	16	16	$825.88	$166.41
76098 X-ray of surgical specimen	12	12	$49.00	$15.45
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	11	11	$1334.45	$204.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	493	363	$223.00	$67.83
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	31	31	$72.00	$31.83
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	23	22	$47.00	$21.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$327.00	$100.35
76970 Ultrasound follow-up study	22	20	$277.00	$84.73
19081 Biopsy of breast accessed through the skin with stereotactic guidance	16	14	$2117.56	$648.97
19301 Partial removal of breast	13	11	$1984.00	$505.12
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	12	11	$1937.00	$615.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	542	401	$224.32	$67.72
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	182	180	$442.88	$181.60
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	150	145	$265.89	$66.19
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	74	73	$569.49	$168.20
93979 Ultrasound scan of blood flow of aorta, vena cava, bypass graphs, or one side of the groin or limited scan	59	57	$353.78	$96.72
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	58	58	$72.00	$32.34
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	58	56	$448.10	$119.81
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	54	52	$412.00	$118.43
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	44	42	$47.00	$20.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$329.59	$98.93
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	35	35	$82.00	$37.28
76970 Ultrasound follow-up study	31	26	$277.00	$69.18
93976 Ultrasound limited scan of abdominal, pelvic, and/or scrotal arterial inflow and venous outflow	28	28	$484.29	$136.39
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	28	28	$465.36	$122.63
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	21	20	$748.57	$254.88
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	19	19	$361.00	$109.22
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	16	16	$695.38	$234.90
19301 Partial removal of breast	15	14	$1979.40	$575.48
19081 Biopsy of breast accessed through the skin with stereotactic guidance	13	12	$1993.00	$569.33
93882 Ultrasound of one side of head and neck blood flow	12	12	$383.33	$114.87
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	12	12	$1437.00	$210.11

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TN MD5824

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.

Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License TN MD5824

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

009934250 (AL)

Medicaid State Provider ID

3155570 (TN)

Medicaid State Provider ID

00134879A (GA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Jdh

62165877415

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare

010061950

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Uhc

1740066

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Of Tn

2001212

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Surgical Associates, Pllc

979 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 374032187

Phone: 4232670466

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Transplant Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 02, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 02, 2017

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST, STE 300, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032136 (Tel: 4232670466)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 02, 2017

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST, STE 300, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032136 (Tel: 4232670466)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 02, 2017

Recorded as RANDEL BURNS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 02, 2017

Specialist (License #MD5824 in TN)

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NPI Profile Active November 01, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 01, 2011

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST, STE 300, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032136 (Tel: 4232670466)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 01, 2011

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST, STE 300, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032136 (Tel: 4232670466)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 01, 2011

Recorded as R. BURNS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 01, 2011

Specialist (License #MD5824 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 08, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285628990

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 08, 2005

Last Update: February 02, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

979 E 3rd St, Ste 300

Chattanooga, TN 374032136

Phone: 4232670466

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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