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Frederick A. Burton Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Byron, GA · Macon, GA · Jasper, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Frederick A. Burton Jr., MD is a family doctor at 1200 Memorial Dr, Dalton, GA 30720. Phone: (706) 278-2105. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Frederick A. Burton Jr. had 335 Original Medicare patients and 1,892 services. NPI 1912947326. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Frederick A. Burton Jr., 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 Frederick A. Burton Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frederick A. Burton 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 Frederick A. Burton Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 335 Original Medicare patients and 1,892 services for Frederick A. Burton Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Frederick A. Burton Jr.'s NPI number?
1912947326. 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 Frederick A. Burton 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 patients335
Services billed to Medicare1,892
Different services or procedures53
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)281 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)279 services
  3. Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)221 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)174 services
  5. Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes (99458)145 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%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • Chronic kidney disease33%

Hospitals where Frederick A. Burton Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Frederick A. Burton 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Frederick A. Burton Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Frederick A. Burton Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Emergency Coverage LLC775 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Dalton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dalton, GA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Emergency Coverage LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTemple University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1912947326
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians