Harriett Purves Burns, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Harriett Purves Burns is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Durham, NC with over 22 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(919) 684-8111Durham, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Harriett Purves Burns, M.D. has been part of the Durham medical community since 2007 in group practice. A Duke University School of Medicine graduate since 2004, she brings 22+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 688 Internal Medicine providers in NCSee all Internal Medicine in Durham22+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 890dNPPES updated 2023-12-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3116 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27704-2102

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-24%)46%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)20%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
20%

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 · 2004

    Duke University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Dec 14, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

221 N. Graham-Hopedale Rd. Charles Drew Community Health Center, Burlington, NC 27217-2971

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Harriett Purves Burns

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Harriett Purves Burns for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Durham required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Harriett Purves Burns

Dr. Burns is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 684-8111.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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