20 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Burns, Psychiatrist in Pacifica, CA?
Where did Dr. Burns go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: San Mateo County General Hospital
Medical School: University of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo
Is Dr. Burns board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. William Burns, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Burns speak?
Dr. Burns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Burns typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, 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:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Moderate Manic Episode
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder
- Moderate bipolar mania
- Moderate manic phase
- Bipolar with moderate elevated mood
- Severe bipolar depression
- Major depressive episode in bipolar
- Profound low mood in bipolar
- Psychotic bipolar mania
- Severe bipolar with delusions
- Bipolar with manic psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3112: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features, moderate
- F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
- F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Burns typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. William Burns may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
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?
Please contact Dr. Burns' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Burns' office located?
Dr. William Burns' Primary Practice
450 Dondee St Ste 9A
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 743-0556
What is Dr. Burns's NPI number?A 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 1568502243.
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. William Burns's specialty?
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.