Quick answers
- Does Walter W. Burns Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter W. Burns 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 Walter W. Burns Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 266 Original Medicare patients and 1,704 services for Walter W. Burns Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Walter W. Burns Iii's NPI number?
- 1831170323. 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 Walter W. Burns 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 patients | 266 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,704 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)535 services
- Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less (97597)282 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)271 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)219 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)44 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis66%
- Diabetes48%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Heart failure42%
Hospitals where Walter W. Burns Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter W. Burns Iii 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.
- Duke University HospitalDurham, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340030
- Johnston HealthSmithfield, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340090
- Rex HospitalRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340114
- UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340061
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter W. Burns Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2916 Blue Ridge RdRaleigh, NC 27607 (919) 784‑7874
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Walter W. Burns Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Carolina MG LLC751 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Raleigh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Raleigh, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Carolina MG LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831170323 |
| 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