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
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.
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.
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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.