Richard Francis Burroughs, M.D.
Richard Francis Burroughs is a Dermatology specialist based in Washington, DC with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard Francis Burroughs, M.D. has been part of the Washington medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in District of Columbia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5596dNPPES updated 2011-01-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at DC Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.3%
District of Columbia avg: 80.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.5 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in District of ColumbiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
288
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
311
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,139
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $442k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.7k received from industry
190 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Richard Francis Burroughs's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
University of Vermont College of Medicine
24 years in practice
Experienced
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Taxonomy: 207N00000X
Education & Training
University of Vermont College of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
463 Wyndgate Rd, Sacramento, CA 95864-5937
Differs from practice location
Virtual Dermatology Care With Richard Francis Burroughs
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Francis Burroughs for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Richard Francis Burroughs
Dr. Burroughs is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 782-6173.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard Francis Burroughs
Practice Location
6900 Georgia Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20307-0003
Mailing Address
463 Wyndgate Rd, Sacramento, CA 95864-5937
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