Dr. James Burke

Orthopedic Surgery in Lubbock, Texas

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
55+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. James Burke, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Lubbock, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Covenant Medical Center, Nor-Lea Hospital District, Plains Regional Medical Center. Dr. James Burke also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Covenant Medical Group. Dr. James Burke accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (806) 725-4810 to request Dr. James Burke the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

3506 21st St
Ste 202
Lubbock, TX 79410-1233

(806) 725-4810
(806) 725-4130

(806) 723-7728

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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name	James Burke
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	0042405367
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

Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 55 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)
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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. James Burke graduated from medical school in 1969.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1659334480
NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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 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. James Burke

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. James Burke has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 55 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.	F8034	Texas

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Covenant Medical Center	Lubbock, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
Nor-Lea Hospital District	Lovington, New Mexico	Critical Access Hospitals	Government - Hospital District Or Authority
Plains Regional Medical Center	Clovis, New Mexico	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - Federal

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Covenant Medical Group	Covenant Medical Group	172

Practice Locations

3506 21st St
Ste 202
Lubbock, TX 79410-1233

Phone: (806) 725-4810
Phone 2: (806) 725-4130
Fax: (806) 723-7728
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