Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gerald Burford, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Fernandina Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Burford 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. Burford
Dr. Gerald Burford is an internal medicine specialist in Fernandina Beach, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Burford performed 8,664 Medicare services across 6,682 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Burford received a total of $13,446 from 71 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 543 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Burford is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in FL
$13,446 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 58532 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,664
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for internal medicine
6,682
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~433 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 (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
2,282 | $89 | $264 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
733 | $125 | $267 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
715 | $81 | $171 |
| Annual depression screening | 709 | $18 | $38 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
559 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
369 | $68 | $187 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
322 | $10 | $30 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
285 | $2 | $4 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
249 | $1 | $3 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
228 | $127 | $371 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
216 | $9 | $19 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
205 | $16 | $34 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
186 | $10 | $21 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
186 | $8 | $16 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
183 | $13 | $27 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
156 | $30 | $64 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
150 | $71 | $145 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
112 | $0 | $0 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
90 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
70 | $100 | $388 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
67 | $206 | $570 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
53 | $15 | $30 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
53 | $19 | $39 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
50 | $60 | $143 |
| 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. |
33 | $119 | $347 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
32 | $153 | $420 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
26 | $14 | $29 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
25 | $16 | $33 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
24 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
24 | $81 | $235 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
21 | $12 | $32 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
21 | $35 | $73 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
21 | $162 | $343 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 20 | $18 | $37 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
19 | $16 | $33 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
17 | $9 | $18 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
16 | $40 | $107 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
15 | $5 | $30 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
14 | $13 | $27 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 13 | $8 | $16 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
13 | $75 | $253 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
12 | $6 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
12 | $5 | $10 |
| Iron level test | 12 | $6 | $13 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 12 | $158 | $459 |
| Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider. |
12 | $39 | $83 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
11 | $16 | $33 |
| Pap smear screening test A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis. |
11 | $41 | $88 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
8.7% medium
91.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,446
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,921/year across 7 years
Top 5% in FL for internal medicine
71
Companies
543
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,009 (89.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,436 (10.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,867
2023
$2,051
2022
$2,375
2021
$3,004
2020
$615
2019
$1,562
2018
$1,974
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,436
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,265
Amgen Inc.
$1,048
Novo Nordisk Inc
$956
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$828
Lilly USA, LLC
$683
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$589
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$583
AbbVie Inc.
$527
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$448
PFIZER INC.
$430
Abbott Laboratories
$343
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$318
Boston Scientific Corporation
$306
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$294
ABBVIE INC.
$232
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$196
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$193
PAINTEQ LLC
$150
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$148
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$144
Corcept Therapeutics
$144
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$139
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$133
Allergan, Inc.
$132
Exact Sciences Corporation
$131
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$109
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$87
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$85
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$81
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$79
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$77
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$74
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$69
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$49
Almatica Pharma LLC
$49
AbbVie, Inc.
$48
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$45
Dexcom, Inc.
$41
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$37
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$35
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$29
Philips North America LLC
$26
Bausch Health US, LLC
$26
GE HEALTHCARE
$25
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$24
Eisai Inc.
$24
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$22
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$20
Insulet Corporation
$19
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$19
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$18
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$17
Neurelis, Inc.
$17
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$16
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$16
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$14
Horizon Pharma plc
$14
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$12
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$11
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$11
CVRx, Inc.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 27.9% of total payments
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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 →
Most payments (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for internal medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $155 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
756
Per 100K population
798.7
County median income
$88,900
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER - NASSAU
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Burford is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of FL peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Burford experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Burford performed 2,282 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Burford receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Burford received a total of $13,446 from 71 companies across 543 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. Burford's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Fernandina Beach?
Dr. Burford's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Burford) 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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