Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kevin Burns, M.D.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Orange, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Burns from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Burns
Dr. Kevin Burns is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Orange, CA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Burns performed 905 Medicare services across 698 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Burns received a total of $221,732 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 391 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Burns is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 45% volume in CA
$221,732 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗905
Medicare services
Top 45% in CA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
698
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~70 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
158 | $10 | $58 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
125 | $38 | $72 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
78 | $12 | $60 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
60 | $90 | $420 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
50 | $110 | $463 |
| Arterial tube insertion, additional vessels This code covers the insertion of a tube into an additional artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg during a procedure where other arteries have already been accessed. |
46 | $40 | $203 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or mediastinum A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung or the space between the lungs using a needle inserted through the skin. |
44 | $125 | $575 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
44 | $59 | $226 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
40 | $67 | $247 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the abdomen to assess their structure and function. |
37 | $79 | $225 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
33 | $137 | $1,340 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
31 | $83 | $420 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
24 | $26 | $132 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
24 | $15 | $77 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
23 | $147 | $682 |
| Chest fluid drainage with tube insertion using imaging guidance This procedure removes fluid from the chest cavity and places a tube to stay in place for ongoing drainage. Imaging guidance is used to help position the tube accurately. |
21 | $115 | $564 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $103 | $432 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
15 | $281 | $1,394 |
| Lumbar puncture with imaging guidance A procedure to remove spinal fluid from the lower back for diagnostic testing, performed using imaging guidance. |
12 | $69 | $332 |
| Artery or vein bleeding occlusion with radiologist review A procedure to stop bleeding in an artery or vein, including review by a radiologist. |
11 | $505 | $3,463 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage by tube with imaging guidance A procedure to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity using a tube. Imaging guidance is used to direct the placement of the tube. |
11 | $153 | $828 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
3.6% high complexity
31.0% medium
65.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$221,732
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $31,676/year across 7 years
Top 4% in CA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
391
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$105,811 (47.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$97,061 (43.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$18,860 (8.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$81,963
2023
$50,745
2022
$42,292
2021
$31,385
2020
$1,817
2019
$12,624
2018
$907
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inari Medical, Inc.
$25,955
Sirtex Medical Inc
$14,331
Medtronic, Inc.
$12,415
MicroVention, Inc.
$9,569
HISTOSONICS,INC.
$9,326
HISTOSONICS, INC.
$9,326
Stryker Corporation
$380
Innova Vascular Inc.
$176
Okami Medical, Inc.
$165
Boston Scientific Corporation
$107
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$63
Philips North America LLC
$46
ILLUMINOSS MEDICAL, INC.
$43
Ethicon US, LLC
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
Top 3 companies account for 64.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Inari Medical, Inc.
$108,683
Medtronic, Inc.
$29,681
Sirtex Medical Inc
$27,831
MicroVention, Inc.
$12,169
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$11,623
HISTOSONICS,INC.
$9,326
HISTOSONICS, INC.
$9,326
Okami Medical, Inc.
$6,765
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,845
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,010
Stryker Corporation
$899
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$748
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$295
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$244
Innova Vascular Inc.
$176
Penumbra, Inc.
$166
Cook Medical LLC
$149
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$137
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$132
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$94
Covidien LP
$62
Teleflex LLC
$54
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$52
Philips North America LLC
$46
ILLUMINOSS MEDICAL, INC.
$43
Ethicon US, LLC
$41
Terumo Medical Corporation
$37
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$34
EKOS Corporation
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 75.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(P84) IGT Devices Systems · ABRE · Artis Q · Artis icono · Artis pheno · BRIDION · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CONCERTOTM · COOK · CROSSER · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Certus 140 · Concerto · Cook Medical Celect Platinum · Cook Medical Drainage · DIREXION · EKOSONIC · EMBOLD Fibered · EMBOTRAP II Revascularization Device · EMPRINT · Embozene · Emprint · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GlideWire · Guidewires · IDC · IN.PACT AV · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · Indigo · Intracept · Juniper · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LOBO · LUTONIX · MANTA Vascular Closure Device · ONCOZENE · OPTABLATE · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · Photodynamic Bone Stabilization Procedure Pack · S · SIGNIA · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SPINEJACK · SPYGLASS · SYNCHROMEDII · Solitaire · THERASPHERE - BIO · THERASPHERE-BIO · TORNADO · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TRUFILL · TheraSphere Administration Set · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · VISUAL-ICE · Zilver Vena
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (48%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in vascular & interventional radiology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for vascular & interventional radiology physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
71
Per 100K population
2.2
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Burns is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Burns experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Burns performed 158 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Burns receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Burns received a total of $221,732 from 31 companies across 391 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Burns's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Orange?
Dr. Burns's average Medicare payment per service is $68. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Burns) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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