Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Burks, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · Van Nuys, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Burks
Dr. James Burks is a vascular surgery physician in Van Nuys, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Burks performed 2,919 Medicare services across 1,735 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Burks received a total of $4,203 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery 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. Burks 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in CA
$4,203 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,919
Medicare services
Top 10% in CA for vascular surgery physician
1,735
Unique beneficiaries
$459
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~154 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
917 | $74 | $163 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
338 | $218 | $606 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
174 | $52 | $138 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
163 | $152 | $460 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
134 | $92 | $321 |
| 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. |
106 | $147 | $439 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
105 | $131 | $358 |
| 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. |
102 | $134 | $361 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
96 | $109 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
96 | $116 | $351 |
| 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. |
90 | $68 | $157 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
74 | $8,333 | $25,299 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
74 | $131 | $443 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
62 | $157 | $471 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
61 | $6,296 | $25,695 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
48 | $116 | $319 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 45 | $55 | $118 |
| 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. |
40 | $111 | $296 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
27 | $194 | $1,668 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
24 | $96 | $280 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
21 | $506 | $1,455 |
| Arterial plaque removal, each additional leg vessel This procedure involves the removal of plaque buildup from an additional artery in the leg during the same session. It is performed to restore blood flow in the treated vessel. |
20 | $969 | $3,318 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
19 | $79 | $240 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
19 | $47 | $98 |
| 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. |
18 | $15 | $41 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
16 | $202 | $584 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
15 | $137 | $365 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
15 | $142 | $407 |
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.
3.1% high complexity
31.3% medium
65.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,203
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $600/year across 7 years
Top 41% in CA for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
93
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
$2,400 (57.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,803 (42.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$414
2023
$318
2022
$394
2021
$2,589
2020
$217
2019
$118
2018
$153
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$166
Abbott Laboratories
$73
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$65
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$49
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
BSN Medical Inc
$18
Top 3 companies account for 73.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$2,423
Medtronic, Inc.
$454
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$130
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$128
Nevro Corp.
$107
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$105
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$98
Abbott Laboratories
$96
PFIZER INC.
$79
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$78
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$64
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$54
Cook Medical LLC
$53
Boston Scientific Corporation
$47
KCI USA, Inc.
$39
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$34
Next Science LLC
$26
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$26
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$24
Terumo Medical Corporation
$22
Endologix, Inc.
$22
Teleflex LLC
$18
BSN Medical Inc
$18
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$17
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$15
Apria Healthcare LLC
$14
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 71.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6577) Visions 014 · (9281) Turbo Elite · ABRE · ACTIV.A.C. · ANASTOCLIP GC 8CM (MEDIUM) · ARMADA · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · CATHETER · CHAMELEON · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CONCERTOTM · COOK CELECT · Cook Medical Introducers · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · ELIQUIS · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Emboshield NAV6 system · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · HAWKONE · IGT_D Peripheral · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · JOBST ANTI-EM · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · Manta · MetaCross · Ovation · PICO · Philips · Puraply Antimicrobial · RESTOREFLO · RESTOREFLOW · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SILVERHAWK · SNAP · STRAVIX · Senza · SurgX · Trilogy 100 · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Varithena Administration Pack · VenaSeal · XARELTO · Zenith · iCAST
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 (57%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in vascular surgery physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
92
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN 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. Burks is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Burks experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Burks performed 917 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Burks receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Burks received a total of $4,203 from 27 companies across 93 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. Burks's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Van Nuys?
Dr. Burks's average Medicare payment per service is $459. 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. Burks) 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.
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