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Dr. Charles Burns, MD

San Francisco, CA

43 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Burns, Adult Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Charles Burns, MD is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified. Dr. Burns completed his residency at Central Me Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Family Medicine. Dr. Burns is fluent in English, French, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burns’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burns’s office at (415) 291-0480.

    Where did Dr. Burns go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Central Me Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Family Medicine | Ctrl Maine Med Center

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca

    Is Dr. Burns board certified as an Adult Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Burns, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Burns speak?

    Dr. Burns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    • German

    What conditions does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Burns typically treat?

    As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Burns diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Burns. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Diabetes Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Burns typically perform?

    As an Adult Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Charles Burns may include:

    Please contact Dr. Burns' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Burns accept my insurance?

    Dr. Burns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 291-0480 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Burns accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Burns in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Burns' office located?

    Dr. Charles Burns' Primary Practice

    2410 California St

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 291-0480

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    Dr. Charles Burns' Practice 2

    750 Redwood Hwy Frontage Rd Ste 1210

    Mill Valley, CA 94941

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    Dr. Charles Burns' Practice 3

    559 Clay St Ste 200

    San Francisco, CA 94111

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    What is Dr. Burns's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Burns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588651582.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burns?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burns

    What is Dr. Charles Burns's specialty?

    Dr. Burns is a Adult Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does an Adult Medicine Specialist do?

    The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one.

    Is this Dr. Charles Burns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Burns is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Adult Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Adult Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Charles Burns accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Burns is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Burns offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Burns's office at (415) 291-0480 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Burns?

    Please contact Dr. Burns's office at (415) 291-0480 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Burns have?

    Dr. Charles Burns is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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