Stephen Burke, MD
Stephen Burke is a Family Medicine specialist based in Bristol, TN with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Stephen Burke, MD practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Bristol, TN. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1998 and has 28+ 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 70% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 396dNPPES updated 2025-04-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
240 Medical Park Blvd Ste 3000, Bristol, TN 37620-7346
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.68%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)
5.68% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.5%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
403
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
1,002
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
20,543
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.63M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$217 received from industry
13 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Stephen Burke's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Board certified · Apr 22, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
28 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
Po Box 9, Kingsport, TN 37662-0009
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Stephen Burke
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen Burke for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bristol 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 Stephen Burke
NPI records show Dr. Burke as active with telehealth listed in Bristol, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (423) 990-2400.
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 Stephen Burke
Practice Location
240 Medical Park Blvd Ste 3000, Bristol, TN 37620-7346
Mailing Address
Po Box 9, Kingsport, TN 37662-0009
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