Dr. James Burks, MD
Elgin, IL
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Burks, Cardiologist in Elgin, IL?
Where did Dr. Burks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Rush Medical College of Rush University, Chicago | Christ Hospital and Medical Center - Advocate Health Care, Oak Lawn
Residency: Christ Hospital and Medical Center - Advocate Health Care, Oak Lawn
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica
What languages does Dr. Burks speak?
Dr. Burks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Persian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Burks typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Burks typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Burks may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Burks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Burks accept my insurance?
Dr. Burks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 717-0600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Burks accept in Elgin, IL?
Dr. Burks in Elgin, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medica Group
Medical Associates
Medicare
Network Health
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Burks' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Burks affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Burks has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Burks's NPI number?A 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 1821058819.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burks