Alvin C Burstein, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Alvin C Burstein is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Scottsdale, AZ with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Alvin C Burstein, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 50+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1976 and has 50+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
8687 E Via De Ventura 316, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-3347
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
399
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
304
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,560
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $389k
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.
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, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.5k received from industry
135 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Alvin C Burstein's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1976
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 6, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 1976)
Mailing address
8687 E Via De Ventura Ste 318, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-3351
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Alvin C Burstein
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alvin C Burstein for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Scottsdale 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 Alvin C Burstein
NPI records show Dr. Burstein as active with telehealth listed in Scottsdale, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 905-8755.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alvin C Burstein
Practice Location
8687 E Via De Ventura 316, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-3347
Mailing Address
8687 E Via De Ventura Ste 318, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-3351
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