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Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD

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(Luke I Burke , MD)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear Nose and Throat)

Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine (1993)

Professional interests include: throat problems, sleep apnea, oral cancer, and more.

1631 North Loop West Suite 620
Houston, TX 77008

(713) 868-4451

Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD is an otolaryngologist in Houston, TX specializing in otolaryngology (ear nose and throat). He graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, UT Physicians, Memorial Hermann, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC) and Luke Ignatius Burke, MD.

Office Locations

Luke Ignatius Burke, MD

1631 North Loop West Suite 620
Houston, TX 77008

(713) 868-4451

(713) 868-7046

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6400 Fannin Street Suite 2700
Houston, TX 77030

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Some issues Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	802
ear procedures	147
foreign body removal	12
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	105
minimally invasive procedures	105

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	214
doctor visit	881
ear procedures	374
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	96
minimally invasive procedures	96

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	102
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	91
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	310
doctor visit	735
ear procedures	448
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	117
minimally invasive procedures	117

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	92
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	290
doctor visit	692
ear procedures	396
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	95
minimally invasive procedures	95

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	494

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	550
Black	0
Hispanic	144
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	178
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	311
doctor visit	625
ear procedures	417
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	88
minimally invasive procedures	88

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	72
Hispanic	78
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	79
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	297
doctor visit	613
ear procedures	380
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	61
minimally invasive procedures	61

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	63
Hispanic	80
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	73
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	316
doctor visit	598
ear procedures	372
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	58
minimally invasive procedures	58

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	49
Hispanic	76
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	65
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	288
doctor visit	661
ear procedures	391
foreign body removal	12
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	72
minimally invasive procedures	72

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	56
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	61
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	465
ear procedures	150
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	46
minimally invasive procedures	46
nosebleed treatment	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	67
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	56
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	440
ear procedures	141
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	52
minimally invasive procedures	52

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	51
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	54
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	463
ear procedures	137
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	42

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	59
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	48
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Houston, TX were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

diagnostic procedures	256
doctor visit	634
ear procedures	304
foreign body removal	12
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	75
minimally invasive procedures	75
nosebleed treatment	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	40
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	249
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	67
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	133
85 and over	72
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	163

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals (1998)

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital

Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital

UT Physicians

Memorial Hermann

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC)

Luke Ignatius Burke, MD

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. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, AARP, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO, Community Health Choice Chip, Independant Medical Systems, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice, Amerivantage, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Reny Company Worker's Comp, WorkLink Worker's Comp, OccuNet PPO - PPO Network, Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp, Medicare Traditional, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP, USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network, Medicus International - PPO Network and Community Health Choice Star.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Superior Health Plan

Amerigroup Star Plus

Amerigroup Star

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

MultiPlan

AARP

United Healthcare Medicare Complete

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Galaxy Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Coventry

HealthSmart

First Health

Beech Street

HealthLink

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO

Community Health Choice Chip

Independant Medical Systems

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

Community Health Choice

Amerivantage

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Reny Company Worker's Comp

WorkLink Worker's Comp

OccuNet PPO - PPO Network

Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp

Medicare Traditional

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP

USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network

Medicus International - PPO Network

Community Health Choice Star

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.64 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Luke Ignatius Burke, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$684 FUSION $660	Sophono $24
Aerin Medical Inc.	$171 RHINAER $25	$146
Acclarent, Inc	$88 TruDi Nav Cable $88
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$45 Propel $45
Medtronic, Inc.	$44 SINUVA $44
Other	$162 Otovel $42	DUPIXENT $25	QNASL $24	NUCALA $16	Patanase $15	Other $39

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$611
Travel and Lodging	$583

Biography

Dr. Luke Burke's medical specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). His patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include throat problems, hearing loss, and sleep apnea. Dr. Burke accepts Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dr. Burke attended medical school at Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. Dr. Burke has received the distinction of Texas Super Doctors. He is conversant in Spanish. He is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, UT Physicians, and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. Dr. Burke's practice in Houston, TX is open to new patients as reported by UT Physicians.