Quick answers
- Does Thomas F. Burke Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas F. Burke Jr. 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 Thomas F. Burke Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 351 Original Medicare patients and 2,254 services for Thomas F. Burke Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas F. Burke Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1427047224. 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 Thomas F. Burke Jr., 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 patients | 351 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,254 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)256 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)179 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)166 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)119 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)112 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).
- Arthritis70%
- High cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure61%
- Depression26%
- Anxiety25%
- Osteoporosis20%
Hospitals where Thomas F. Burke Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas F. Burke Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Emerson Hospital -W Concord, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220084
- Merrimack Health Lawrence HospitalLawrence, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220010
- Mount Auburn HospitalCambridge, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220002
- New England Baptist HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 220088
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas F. Burke Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 25 Carleton StCambridge, MA 02142 (617) 258‑6896
- 300 Mount Auburn St, Suite 505Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 491‑6766
- 840 Winter StWaltham, MA 02451 (781) 487‑9444
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas F. Burke Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology54 clinicians in the group
- Boston Orthopaedic and Spine LLC19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Cambridge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cambridge, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Hahnemann University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427047224 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians