SAMUEL H. BURNS M.D. – NPI #1336532332
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

SAMUEL BURNS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in EL PASO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336532332 to SAMUEL BURNS on March 15, 2015. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jun 07, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SAMUEL BURNS below.

NPI Profile for
SAMUEL H. BURNS

NPI Number
1336532332
Enumeration Date

(more than 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SAMUEL H. BURNS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5005 N PIEDRAS ST
EL PASO, TX 79920
Phone: (206) 399-8203 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
900 W Ash St # 88030
Deming, NM 88030-4098
Phone: (575) 546-5800
4801 Alberta Ave
El Paso, TX 79905-2707
Phone: (915) 215-5400
Fax: (915) 215-8632
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 07, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 NM MD2021-0199
208D00000X
- General Practice		 NE 29607

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SAMUEL BURNS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GERALD CHAMPION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      2669 SCENIC DRIVE
      ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
    • LAS PALMAS MEDICAL CENTER A CAMPUS OF LPDS HEALTHC
      1801 NORTH OREGON STREET
      EL PASO, TX 79902
    • MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL
      353 FAIRMONT BLVD POST OFFICE BOX 6000
      RAPID CITY, SD 57701
    • ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
      350 NORTH WILMOT ROAD
      TUCSON, AZ 85711

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