Kim James Burchiel, MD

Neurological Surgery

Kim James Burchiel is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Portland, OR with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(503) 494-4314Portland, OR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 50 years in neurological surgery, Kim James Burchiel, MD is a long-established neurosurgeon in Portland. He graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1976 and has 50+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.83/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 64% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oregon
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 41 Neurological Surgery providers in ORSee all Neurological Surgery in Portland50+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6885dNPPES updated 2007-07-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road Ohsu - Ch 8n, Portland, OR 97239

Fax: (503) 494-7161
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Oregon.

MIPS Score

2023

97.83/100

Oregon avg: 89.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.2 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Oregon

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

Medicare Patients

161

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Parkinson's Disease
33%

A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination

Depression
32%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%
Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.2k received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Kim James Burchiel's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1976

    University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

  2. 50 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Class of 1976)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Ohsu 3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road Ch 8n, Portland, OR 97239

Differs from practice location

Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Kim James Burchiel

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kim James Burchiel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Portland 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 Kim James Burchiel

NPI records show Dr. Burchiel as active with telehealth listed in Portland, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 494-4314.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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