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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Burns, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Bruce Burns, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Burns graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. 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 (205) 783-3500.
Where did Dr. Burns go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: West Virginia University School of 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Burns typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Burns may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 (205) 783-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Burns accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Burns in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Burns' office located?
Dr. Bruce Burns' Primary Practice
701 Princeton Ave SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 783-3500
What is Dr. Burns's NPI number?An 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 1538124425.
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. Bruce Burns's specialty?
Dr. Burns is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Birmingham, AL.
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 this Dr. Bruce Burns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Burns is affiliated with Uab Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham 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
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Is Bruce Burns accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Burns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bruce Burns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Burns's office at (205) 783-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bruce Burns?
Please contact Dr. Burns's office at (205) 783-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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