Charles Burns, MD
Adult Medicine Family Medicine
Charles Burns is an Adult Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Charles Burns, MD has been part of the San Francisco medical community since 2005 in group practice. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1976 and has 50+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5034dNPPES updated 2012-08-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2410 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115-2681
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.57%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.5 pts)
3.57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
79
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
55
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
308
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $20k
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.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1976
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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Taxonomy: 207QA0505X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1976)
Mailing address
Po Box 779, San Francisco, CA 94104-7001
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190034
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Adult Medicine Care With Charles Burns
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Charles Burns for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Francisco 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 Charles Burns
NPI records show Dr. Burns as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 529-4050.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Charles Burns
Practice Location
2410 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115-2681
Mailing Address
Po Box 779, San Francisco, CA 94104-7001
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