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Dermatology

Richard F. Burroughs, MD

Sees patients in Pleasanton, CA · San Francisco, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Richard F. Burroughs, MD is a dermatologist at 2324 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Phone: (925) 846-5100. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard F. Burroughs had 369 Original Medicare patients and 1,010 services. NPI 1649250101. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 2324 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94566 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (925) 846‑5100
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Norman H Epstein MD, John H Epstein MD, and Denny L Tuffanelli MD, Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Vermont College Of Medicine · graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard F. Burroughs, 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 Richard F. Burroughs accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Richard F. Burroughs may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Richard F. Burroughs see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 369 Original Medicare patients and 1,010 services for Richard F. Burroughs. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard F. Burroughs's NPI number?
1649250101. 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 Richard F. Burroughs, 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 patients369
Services billed to Medicare1,010
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)473 services
  2. Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)108 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)77 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)74 services
  5. Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)69 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure62%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Anxiety21%
  • Ischemic heart disease19%

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard F. Burroughs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard F. Burroughs as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Norman H Epstein MD, John H Epstein MD, and Denny L Tuffanelli MD, Inc3 clinicians in the group
  • Pleasanton Allergy and Dermatology Inc2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Pleasanton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pleasanton, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Norman H Epstein MD, John H Epstein MD, and Denny L Tuffanelli MD, Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Vermont College Of Medicine
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649250101
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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