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Dr. James Burks, MD

Van Nuys, CA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Burks, Vascular Surgeon in Van Nuys, CA?

    Dr. James Burks, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Van Nuys, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Burks is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burks’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burks’s office at (818) 401-1010.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Burks?

    Dr. James Burks, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Burks empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm-Aortic, Carotid Endarterectomy, Varicose Veins, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Van Nuys/CA community, Dr. Burks is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

      Is Dr. Burks board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?

      Yes, Dr. James Burks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

      What languages does Dr. Burks speak?

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

      • English

      • Spanish

      What conditions does Dr. Burks treat?

      As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Burks 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. Burks. 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.

      Also known as:

      • Inflamed Varicose Veins
      • Varicose Veins
      • Phlebitis
      • Superficial Thrombophlebitis
      • Inflamed Veins
      • Spider Veins
      • Venous Insufficiency
      • Chronic Venous Disease

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I8310: Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with inflammation
      • I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain

      Also known as:

      • Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
      • Peripheral Artery Disease with Ulcers in Left Leg
      • Atherosclerosis
      • Peripheral Arterial Disease
      • Bilateral leg claudication
      • PAD both legs pain with activity
      • Both legs artery pain when walking
      • PAD left leg ulcers
      • Arterial ulcers left leg
      • Left leg artery disease with sores

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
      • I70249: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with ulceration of unspecified site

      Also known as:

      • End-Stage Kidney Disease
      • Kidney Failure
      • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
      • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
      • ESRD
      • End-Stage Renal Failure

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • N186: End stage renal disease

      Also known as:

      • Hardening of Right Leg Arteries with Leg Ulcer
      • Atherosclerosis
      • Peripheral Arterial Disease
      • PAD with leg wound
      • Right leg artery disease with ulcer
      • Vascular leg ulcer

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I70239: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulceration of unspecified site

      Also known as:

      • Peripheral Arterial Disease with Gangrene in Right Leg
      • Atherosclerosis
      • Gangrene
      • Peripheral Arterial Disease
      • PAD with Tissue Death
      • Gangrene from Poor Circulation
      • Artery Disease with Gangrene

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I70261: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, right leg

      What procedures does Dr. Burks perform?

      As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Burks performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Burks. 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.

      Also known as:

      • Wound Debridement
      • Muscle Debridement
      • Skin and Tissue Debridement
      • Unna Boot Application
      • Deep Wound Cleaning
      • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
      • Surgical Wound Cleaning
      • Tissue Removal from Wound
      • Dead Tissue Removal
      • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
      • Fascia Debridement
      • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
      • Wound Cleaning
      • Surgical Debridement
      • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
      • Compression Boot Application
      • Unna Paste Bandage
      • Leg Ulcer Dressing
      • Surgical Wound Debridement
      • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
      • Artificial Skin Graft
      • Wound Skin Replacement
      • Bioengineered Skin Application

      CPT Codes:

      • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
      • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
      • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
      • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
      • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
      • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

      Also known as:

      • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
      • Bone Wound Cleaning
      • Surgical Bone Debridement
      • Dead Bone Removal
      • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

      CPT Codes:

      • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

      Also known as:

      • Corn or Callus Removal
      • Removal of Corns or Calluses
      • Corns and Calluses
      • Paring of Corn
      • Cutting of Callus
      • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
      • Corn Excision
      • Callus Trimming
      • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
      • Corns and Calluses Treatment

      CPT Codes:

      • 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
      • 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions

      Also known as:

      • Nail Trimming and Cleaning
      • Therapeutic Nail Debridement
      • Thick Nail Treatment
      • Fungal Nail Care

      CPT Codes:

      • 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more

      Also known as:

      • Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
      • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
      • RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
      • Vein Closure Procedure
      • Varicose Vein Treatment

      CPT Codes:

      • 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated

      Also known as:

      • Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
      • Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
      • Tibial Artery Revascularization
      • Peroneal Artery Revascularization
      • Leg Artery Plaque Removal
      • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
      • Femoral artery revascularization
      • Popliteal artery revascularization
      • Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
      • Endovascular leg artery repair

      CPT Codes:

      • 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
      • 37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

      Also known as:

      • Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
      • Femoral Artery Revascularization
      • Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
      • Leg Artery Angioplasty
      • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

      CPT Codes:

      • 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

      Also known as:

      • Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
      • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
      • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
      • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty

      CPT Codes:

      • 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

      Also known as:

      • Varicose Vein Removal (Stab Phlebectomy)
      • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
      • Microphlebectomy
      • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
      • Stab Incision Vein Removal
      • Femoral Artery Angioplasty
      • Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
      • Leg Artery Revascularization

      CPT Codes:

      • 37765: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; 10-20 stab incisions
      • 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty

      Also known as:

      • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
      • AV Fistula Surgery
      • Cimino Fistula
      • Vascular Access for Dialysis

      CPT Codes:

      • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Leg Artery Clearing and Widening (Atherectomy/Angioplasty)
      • Tibial/Peroneal Artery Revascularization
      • Endovascular Leg Artery Treatment
      • Atherectomy and Angioplasty (Leg)
      • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

      CPT Codes:

      • 37233: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery, unilateral, each additional vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
      • Arterial Catheterization
      • Vascular Catheter Placement
      • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion

      CPT Codes:

      • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

      Also known as:

      • Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
      • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
      • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
      • Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
      • AV Fistula Angioplasty

      CPT Codes:

      • 36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
      • AV fistula repair
      • Dialysis graft revision
      • Open AV fistula revision

      CPT Codes:

      • 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
      • Tunneled central line placement
      • Central venous access device insertion
      • Hickman catheter insertion
      • Broviac catheter insertion

      CPT Codes:

      • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older

      Also known as:

      • Leg Artery Angioplasty
      • Tibial Artery Angioplasty
      • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
      • Leg Artery Revascularization

      CPT Codes:

      • 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty

      Also known as:

      • Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
      • Dialysis Circuit Angiography
      • Fistula/Graft Evaluation
      • Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure

      CPT Codes:

      • 36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;

      Also known as:

      • Clearing Blocked Dialysis Access with Balloon and Clot Removal
      • Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
      • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
      • Dialysis Access Declotting
      • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Repair

      CPT Codes:

      • 36905: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, dialysis circuit, any method, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation, diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement(s), and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

      Also known as:

      • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
      • Central Line Removal
      • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
      • Venous Access Device Removal

      CPT Codes:

      • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

      Also known as:

      • Central Venous Catheter Replacement
      • Tunneled Catheter Exchange
      • Central Line Replacement
      • IV Catheter Change

      CPT Codes:

      • 36581: Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access

      Also known as:

      • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
      • Compression Bandage Application
      • Leg Compression System
      • Ankle and Foot Compression

      CPT Codes:

      • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

      Also known as:

      • Lower Leg Amputation
      • Limb Loss
      • Tibial-Fibular Amputation
      • Leg Removal Surgery
      • Below-Knee Amputation

      CPT Codes:

      • 27880: Amputation, leg, through tibia and fibula;

      Does Dr. Burks accept my insurance?

      Dr. Burks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 401-1010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Burks accept in Van Nuys, CA?

      Dr. Burks in Van Nuys, 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

      • Centene

      • City of Los Angeles

      • Crown Cork and Seal Company

      • Medicaid

      • Medicare

      • OptumRx

      • Other Health Care Provider

      • Preferred IPA

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Burks' office located?

      Dr. James Burks' Primary Practice

      15211 Vanowen St Ste 208

      Van Nuys, CA 91405

      (818) 401-1010

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      Dr. James Burks' Practice 2

      201 S Buena Vista St Ste 305

      Burbank, CA 91505

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      Dr. James Burks' Practice 3

      16917 Enadia Way

      Lake Balboa, CA 91406

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

      Dr. Burks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356378566.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burks?

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

      What is Dr. James Burks's specialty?

      Dr. Burks is a Vascular Surgeon near Van Nuys, CA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Burks to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. James Burks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Burks is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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      Is James Burks accepting new patients in Van Nuys, CA?

      Yes, Dr. James Burks is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. James Burks offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Burks's office at (818) 401-1010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with James Burks?

      Please contact Dr. Burks's office at (818) 401-1010 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. James Burks have?

      Dr. James Burks is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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