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Ophthalmology

James R. Burcham Iii, MD

Sees patients in Aurora, CO · Lone Tree, CO · Colorado

Summary

Dr. James R. Burcham Iii, MD is an ophthalmologist at 750 Potomac St, Suite 223, Aurora, CO 80011. Phone: (303) 340-4600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James R. Burcham Iii had 285 Original Medicare patients and 439 services. NPI 1013974260. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 750 Potomac St, Suite 223, Aurora, CO 80011 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (303) 340‑4600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Advanced Eyecare Centers, PC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine · graduated 1975 (51 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James R. Burcham Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does James R. Burcham Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Burcham Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does James R. Burcham Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 285 Original Medicare patients and 439 services for James R. Burcham Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James R. Burcham Iii's NPI number?
1013974260. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for James R. Burcham Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients285
Services billed to Medicare439
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)198 services
  2. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)72 services
  3. Photography of the retina (92250)43 services
  4. Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)21 services
  5. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)21 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol73%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Chronic kidney disease29%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%

Practice locations

Addresses where James R. Burcham Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James R. Burcham Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Advanced Eyecare Centers, PC8 clinicians in the group
  • Coco Eye Surgery Consulting, PLLC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Aurora

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aurora, CO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Advanced Eyecare Centers, PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1975 (51 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1013974260
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians