Adam Paul Burdick, MD

Neurological Surgery

Adam Paul Burdick is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in La Jolla, CA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(858) 554-8920La Jolla, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Adam Paul Burdick, MD has practiced neurological surgery for 22+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine (class of 2004), he has been practicing for over 22 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data).

1 of 261 Neurological Surgery providers in CASee all Neurological Surgery in La Jolla22+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3608dNPPES updated 2016-07-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1027

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

21.55%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+16.5 pts)

21.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

284

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

55

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

116

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+20%)69%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
32%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%
Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.1k received from industry

16 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Adam Paul Burdick's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2004

    Georgetown University School of Medicine

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 54433, Los Angeles, CA 90074-4433

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 200021

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Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Adam Paul Burdick

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Adam Paul Burdick for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to La Jolla required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Adam Paul Burdick

NPI records show Dr. Burdick as active with telehealth listed in La Jolla, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 554-8920.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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