Christopher Keith Burris, M.D.
Christopher Keith Burris is an Ophthalmology specialist based in Washington, DC with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christopher Keith Burris, M.D. has been part of the Washington medical community since 2009 in group practice. Trained at Howard University College of Medicine (class of 2009), he has been practicing for over 17 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 9% of MIPS-scored doctors in District of Columbia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2934dNPPES updated 2018-05-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at DC Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
810 Potomac Ave Se, Washington, DC 20003-3600
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
District of Columbia avg: 80.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better65.5%
District of Columbia avg: 80.4 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-17.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
276
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
146
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
563
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $56k
Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.
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 Diabetes.
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 (+1%) — 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 (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$112 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Christopher Keith Burris's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.56 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
Howard University College of Medicine
17 years in practice
Experienced
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Taxonomy: 207W00000X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 2009)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 500024
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Ophthalmology Care With Christopher Keith Burris
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Keith Burris for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Washington 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 Christopher Keith Burris
NPI records show Dr. Burris as active with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 878-6588.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
810 Potomac Ave Se, Washington, DC 20003-3600
Mailing Address
810 Potomac Ave Se, Washington, DC 20003-3600
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