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Dr. Alfred Burris, MD

Washington, DC

45 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Burris, Cardiologist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Alfred Burris, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Burris graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at Episcopal Hosp (Tuhs), Cardiovascular Diseases; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Burris is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burris’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burris’s office at (202) 562-4310.

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

    • Residency: Episcopal Hosp (Tuhs), Cardiovascular Diseases; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | LECOMT/St John's Episcopal Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Howard University Medical School | Howard Univ College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Burris board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Alfred Burris, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Burris speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Burris treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Burris 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. Burris. 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:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Cardiac Dysrhythmia
    • Irregular Heartbeat
    • Heart Rhythm Problems
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • R002: Palpitations
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
    • X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart
    • Enlarged heart muscle
    • DCM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
    • I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Angina (Chest Pain)
    • Angina
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Heart-Related Chest Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I209: Angina pectoris, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Past Heart Attack
    • Heart Attack
    • Previous Heart Attack
    • Old Myocardial Infarction
    • Prior Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I252: Old myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Angioplasty History
    • Angioplasty
    • Heart Angioplasty
    • Coronary Artery Angioplasty
    • Had Heart Stent

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9861: Coronary angioplasty status

    Which procedures does Dr. Burris perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alfred Burris may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Burris' office.

    Does Dr. Burris accept my insurance?

    Dr. Burris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 562-4310 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Burris accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Burris in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Burris' office located?

    Dr. Alfred Burris' Primary Practice

    650 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 480

    Washington, DC 20003

    (202) 562-4310

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    Dr. Alfred Burris' Practice 2

    6196 Oxon Hill Rd Ste 290

    Oxon Hill, MD 20745

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    Dr. Alfred Burris' Practice 3

    11711 Livingston Rd

    Fort Washington, MD 20744

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

    Dr. Burris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326039587.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burris?

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

    What is Dr. Alfred Burris's specialty?

    Dr. Burris is a Cardiologist near Washington, DC. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Burris to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alfred Burris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Burris is affiliated with Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

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    Is Alfred Burris accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Alfred Burris is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alfred Burris offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Burris's office at (202) 562-4310 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alfred Burris?

    Please contact Dr. Burris's office at (202) 562-4310 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alfred Burris have?

    Dr. Alfred Burris is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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