Candice A Burnette, MD
Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Candice A Burnette is a Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Sugar Land, TX with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Candice a Burnette, MD has practiced physical medicine & rehabilitation for 21+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (class of 2005), she has been practicing for over 21 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 88.55/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1111 Highway 6 Ste 135, Sugar Land, TX 77478-4990
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 70% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202388.55/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)
Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better23.94%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+18.8 pts)
23.94% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.2 pts)
Top 6% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
169
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
246
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,604
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $69k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$55.8k received from industry
178 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Candice a Burnette's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 20, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 2081P2900X
Education & Training
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
Po Box 58538, Webster, TX 77598-8538
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Candice a Burnette
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Candice a Burnette for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Sugar Land 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 Candice a Burnette
Dr. Burnette is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sugar Land, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (281) 800-4888.
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 Candice a Burnette
Practice Location
1111 Highway 6 Ste 135, Sugar Land, TX 77478-4990
Mailing Address
Po Box 58538, Webster, TX 77598-8538
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