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Pathology

Holly Burford, MD

Sees patients in Vestavia Hills, AL · Homewood, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Holly Burford, MD is a pathologist at 2641 Rocky Ridge Ln, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. Phone: (615) 221-4400. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Holly Burford had 5,337 Original Medicare patients and 9,182 services. NPI 1932220308. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 2641 Rocky Ridge Ln, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (615) 221‑4400
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Associated Pathologists, LLC
  • Medical school: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine · graduated 2003 (23 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Holly Burford, 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 Holly Burford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Holly Burford 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 Holly Burford see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 5,337 Original Medicare patients and 9,182 services for Holly Burford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Holly Burford's NPI number?
1932220308. 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 Holly Burford, 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 patients5,337
Services billed to Medicare9,182
Different services or procedures11
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)7,542 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)489 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)383 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)246 services
  5. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)204 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%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Chronic kidney disease24%

Practice locations

Addresses where Holly Burford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Holly Burford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Associated Pathologists, LLC139 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Vestavia Hills

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vestavia Hills, AL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Associated Pathologists, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1932220308
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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