Valerie L Burkhard, M.D.
Patients across NY can see Valerie L Burkhard, M.D. in person in Orchard Park or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 730dNPPES updated 2024-05-06 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
500 Sterling Dr, Orchard Park, NY 14127-1573
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.15%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)
2.15% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better70.3%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-12.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
405
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
681
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,627
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $294k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — 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 (-5%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$198 received from industry
5 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 Valerie L Burkhard's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
Board certified · May 5, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
23 years in practice
Experienced
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Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
3085 Harlem Rd Ste 350, Cheektowaga, NY 14225-2591
Differs from practice location
Virtual Urology Care With Valerie L Burkhard
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Valerie L Burkhard for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Orchard Park 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 Valerie L Burkhard
NPI records show Dr. Burkhard as active with telehealth listed in Orchard Park, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (716) 677-2273.
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 Valerie L Burkhard
Practice Location
500 Sterling Dr, Orchard Park, NY 14127-1573
Mailing Address
3085 Harlem Rd Ste 350, Cheektowaga, NY 14225-2591
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