Dr. David Burns, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Burns
Dr. David Burns is a radiation oncology specialist in Tallahassee, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Burns performed 16,727 Medicare services across 3,041 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Burns received a total of $189 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 5 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Burns 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.
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 128777 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) | 13,570 | $0 | $2 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view | 604 | $7 | $32 |
| Blood creatinine level | 287 | $5 | $15 |
| Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) | 217 | $40 | $165 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 180 | $94 | $689 |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | 144 | $86 | $523 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | 142 | $65 | $287 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | 136 | $37 | $182 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) | 132 | $52 | $166 |
| Screening mammography | 130 | $125 | $534 |
| Injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (nos), per ml | 128 | $1 | $4 |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | 100 | $107 | $663 |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | 89 | $139 | $737 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 78 | $17 | $73 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 76 | $236 | $1,292 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | 62 | $117 | $795 |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | 54 | $70 | $314 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis | 44 | $28 | $181 |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | 43 | $37 | $202 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 41 | $7 | $41 |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | 38 | $20 | $123 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 38 | $81 | $342 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 29 | $9 | $34 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 29 | $136 | $812 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 26 | $8 | $41 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | 25 | $26 | $75 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | 23 | $7 | $29 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 23 | $6 | $31 |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 21 | $82 | $335 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 20 | $10 | $55 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 17 | $19 | $93 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 17 | $171 | $864 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | 17 | $19 | $106 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 15 | $120 | $671 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 15 | $6 | $32 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 15 | $6 | $38 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | 15 | $53 | $255 |
| Ct scan of abdomen with contrast | 14 | $159 | $801 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | 13 | $5 | $29 |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views | 13 | $15 | $66 |
| Mri scan of heart before and after contrast | 13 | $274 | $1,240 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 12 | $83 | $396 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast | 11 | $81 | $512 |
| Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 11 | $140 | $644 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2023)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2023 |
| 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. Burns is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
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