Emily Burns

Specialist

(412) 647-4545Pittsburgh, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Emily Burns has practiced specialist for 41+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.53/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 25% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 29% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 138 Specialist providers in PASee all Specialist in Pittsburgh41+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1868dNPPES updated 2021-03-25 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

120 Lytton Ave University Center, Suite 100a, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-1481

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

78.53/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.77%

Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)

2.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.3%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

188

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

592

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

7,268

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $493k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+12%)61%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+16%)34%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
21%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1985

    Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

  2. 41 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SpecialistOther Service Providers

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Taxonomy: 174400000X

Education & Training

Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (Class of 1985)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

120 Lytton Ave University Center, Suite 100a, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-1444

Differs from practice location

Virtual Specialist Care With Emily Burns

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Emily Burns for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pittsburgh 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 Emily Burns

Dr. Burns is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 647-4545.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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