Dr. Nelson A Burton

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 49+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Nelson A Burton, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Falls Church, Virginia. He attended and graduated from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Nelson A Burton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Inova Health Care Services. Dr. Nelson A Burton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (703) 280-5858 to request Dr. Nelson A Burton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2921 Telestar Ct
Suite 140
Falls Church, VA 22042-1205

Phone 1: (703) 280-5858

Fax: (703) 280-2654
Map and Directions


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Nelson A Burton
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6002942307
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
  • Vascular Surgery

Experience

  • Over 49 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
    help
    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Nelson A Burton attended and graduated from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 1975.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1881653061
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 17, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, December 6, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Nelson A Burton

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Nelson A Burton has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 49 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    click for detail
    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
  • Other Service Providers / Specialist
    click for detail
    Specialist
    An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
    click for detail
    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Medical Group Practice

  • Inova Health Care Services


Practice Locations

2921 Telestar Ct
Suite 140
Falls Church, VA 22042-1205

Phone: (703) 280-5858
Fax: (703) 280-2654
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


3300 Gallows Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042-3307
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, January 15, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, December 6, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

Contact Dr. Nelson A Burton by phone: (703) 280-5858 for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.



See more related doctors and physicians



Reviews

Dr. Nelson A Burton [NPI: 1881653061]Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology), Vascular Surgery

Most visited doctors