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Dr. Royce Burns, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Lanham, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Burns, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lanham, MD?

    Dr. Royce Burns, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lanham, MD. He is board certified. Dr. Burns graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Burns is fluent in English, 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 (301) 498-2922.

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

    • Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas

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

    Yes, Dr. Royce Burns, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Burns speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Emergency 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Royce 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 (301) 498-2922 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Burns accept in Lanham, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

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    Where is Dr. Burns' office located?

    Dr. Royce Burns' Primary Practice

    8118 Good Luck Rd

    Lanham, MD 20706

    (301) 498-2922

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    What hospitals are Dr. Burns affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Burns has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Nash General Hospital,Rocky Mount, NC
    Wayne Memorial Hospital Inc,Goldsboro, NC
    Ecu Health Medical Center,Greenville, NC

    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 1558302182.

    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. Royce Burns's specialty?

    Dr. Burns is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lanham, MD.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

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

    Yes, Dr. Burns is affiliated with Unc Health Johnston Clayton, Unc Health Rex 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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 Dr. Royce Burns accepting new patients in Lanham, MD?

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

    Does Dr. Royce Burns offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Burns' office at (301) 498-2922 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Royce Burns?

    Please contact Dr. Burns' office at (301) 498-2922 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Burns' office located?

    Dr. Burns' office is located in Lanham, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Royce Burns have?

    Dr. Royce Burns is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.