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Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (2013)

Professional interests include: breast cancer, breast biopsy

101 Manning Drive First Floor
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

(984) 974-8762

Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 2013 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Keck Medical Center of USC, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Sharp HealthCare, Advocate Health Care, Natividad, UNC Hospitals, MemorialCare, UNC Health, FOCUS MEDICAL IMAGING, X-RAY ASSOCIATES OF LOUISVILLE PSC, ST JUDE RADIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC, SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, UNIVERSAL RADIOLOGY PARTNERS OF CALIFORNIA PC, COUNTY OF MONTEREY, MODESTO RADIOLOGICAL MEDICAL GROUP INC, USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC, ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI and X-RAY MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

UNC Health

101 Manning Drive First Floor
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

(984) 974-8762

(984) 974-2608

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13280 Evening Creek Drive South
San Diego, CA 92128

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Keck Medical Center of USC

1441 Eastlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033

1-800-872-2273

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1500 San Pablo Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033

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Advocate Health Care

4440 W 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

(708) 684-6949

(708) 684-2675

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Some issues Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Chapel Hill, NC during 2021 were CT scan and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	13
CT scan	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	29
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Chapel Hill, NC during 2022 were CT scan, brain imaging (neuroimaging), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	42
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	48
CT scan	116
pelvic imaging	42
spinal procedures	14
thoracic (chest) imaging	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	62
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	27
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Chapel Hill, NC during 2023 were CT scan, brain imaging (neuroimaging), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	101
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	129
CT scan	276
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
pelvic imaging	101
spinal procedures	32
thoracic (chest) imaging	31

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	25
Hispanic	78
Asian	51
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	108
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	45
Dementia	23
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Chapel Hill, NC were CT scan, pelvic imaging, abdominal imaging and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

abdominal imaging	71
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	63
CT scan	135
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
pelvic imaging	71
spinal procedures	23
thoracic (chest) imaging	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD.

**Gender**
Female	136
Male	114

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	29
Non-Hispanic White	158
Hispanic	35
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	56
75 to 84	86
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	75

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Cancer	14
Dementia	26

Education & Training

Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 2013. He completed residency at Travis Air Force Base, David Grant USAF Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (2013)

Residency: Travis Air Force Base, David Grant USAF Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Keck Medical Center of USC

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Sharp HealthCare

Advocate Health Care

Natividad

UNC Hospitals

MemorialCare

UNC Health

FOCUS MEDICAL IMAGING

X-RAY ASSOCIATES OF LOUISVILLE PSC

ST JUDE RADIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC

SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

UNIVERSAL RADIOLOGY PARTNERS OF CALIFORNIA PC

COUNTY OF MONTEREY

MODESTO RADIOLOGICAL MEDICAL GROUP INC

USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC

ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI

X-RAY MEDICAL GROUP INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Group Health Plan (GHP), CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, Interplan, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare Select HMO, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare Select EPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, PacifiCare, United Healthcare Indemnity, Aetna POS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Blue Shield of California, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, Anthem, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Advantage PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus HMO, WellCare Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, GEHA, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, HealthLink PPO, Beech Street, Health Net, HFN EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, HFN, Humana ChoiceCare Network, Aetna, Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Centene, PHCS PPO, CHAMPVA, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, Take Care (GUAM), Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS, Health Plans of Nevada, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP, NEXT, Union Medical Care PPO, Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds), AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, Marian Health Services, Aetna Medicare POS, MedCost PPO, Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Choice POS, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO, HealthTeam Advantage, USC Network, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI, United Surest (previously Bind), Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS, Union Health Services, Inc., FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Aetna Open Choice POS II, Aetna State of Illinois PPO, Brand New Day, Watchtower, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, Aetna Health Network Option, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO, Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, North Carolina State Health Plan, AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO, BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Upfront Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), Blue Shield Covered California, BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Aetna NAP - PPO, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only), Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Aetna Value Performance Network, Aetna Premier Care Plus Network, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Premier Care Network, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Elijah John Burton, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Group Health Plan (GHP)

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

Interplan

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

United Healthcare Select HMO

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

United Healthcare Select EPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

PacifiCare

United Healthcare Indemnity

Aetna POS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Blue Shield of California

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

Anthem

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Aetna HMO

Blue Advantage PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus HMO

WellCare Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

WellCare

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Choice PPO

TriWest

United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO

Blue Cross PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare

GEHA

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

First Health

HealthLink PPO

Beech Street

Health Net

HFN EPO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

HFN

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Aetna

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Centene

PHCS PPO

CHAMPVA

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

Take Care (GUAM)

Health Net Covered California

Kern Health Systems

Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS

Health Plans of Nevada

Longevity Health Plan I-SNP

Union Medical Care PPO

Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds)

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

Marian Health Services

Aetna Medicare POS

MedCost PPO

Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus

Aetna Open Choice POS

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO

HealthTeam Advantage

USC Network

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI

United Surest (previously Bind)

Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS

Union Health Services, Inc.

FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct

Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)

Aetna Open Choice POS II

Aetna State of Illinois PPO

Brand New Day

Watchtower

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare

Aetna Health Network Option

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO

Meritain Health, an Aetna Company

North Carolina State Health Plan

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO

BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))

Aetna Upfront Advantage

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans

Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)

Blue Shield Covered California

BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds)

Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)

Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund

Aetna NAP - PPO

Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only)

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Aetna Value Performance Network

Aetna Premier Care Plus Network

Blue Cross Community MMAI

BlueCare Direct HMO

Aetna Health Network Only

Aetna Premier Care Network

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

SIHO PPO

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Biography

Dr. Elijah Burton works as a diagnostic radiology. His clinical interests encompass breast biopsy and breast cancer. Aetna EPO, Anthem, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Burton accepts. Dr. Burton obtained his medical school training at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine and Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and performed his residency at Travis Air Force Base, David Grant USAF Medical Center. He is affiliated with Natividad, MemorialCare, and Keck Medical Center of USC. He welcomes new patients at his office inChapel Hill, NC as reported by UNC Health.