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Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD

(Amy G. Burns, MD)

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Specializes in: Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine

University of Kansas School of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: heroin addiction, tobacco use disorder , alcohol abuse, and more.

624 East Front Avenue
Spokane, WA 99202

(509) 626-9900

Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD is a psychiatrist in Spokane, WA specializing in psychiatry and addiction medicine. She graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD is affiliated with Providence, PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON and Spokane Teaching Health Clinic - Sports Medicine.

Office Locations

624 East Front Avenue
Spokane, WA 99202

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Some issues Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD can help you with:

Addictions

Addictions are chronic diseases of compulsive or uncontrollable behavior which may have adverse health effects. Addictions can include substance abuse (such as the abuse of opioids, alcohol, or prescription drugs) and certain non-drug related behaviors, such as gambling or video games. People with addictions may experience an uncontrollable urge to use substances or perform certain activities, although these behaviors may be harmful to themselves and others.

Those suffering with a substance abuse addiction are often unable to cease their behavior without some form of medical intervention. Studies have found that repeat use of certain drugs can figuratively rewire the brain, resulting in alterations to neural pathways associated with dopamine. This means that repeat drug users may become reliant on consuming the substance in order to function. For example, those with alcohol addiction ("alcoholism") become physically dependent on alcohol and may experience extreme withdrawal symptoms when avoiding alcohol entirely; in rare cases, medically unsupervised withdrawal can lead to death.

Behavioral addictions are similar to substance abuse addictions; however, people with behavioral addictions are addicted to a behavior or emotion associated with certain behaviors, as opposed to drugs. In addition to gambling, common behavioral addictions include food, video games, social media, shopping, and pornography addictions. When performing the activity, people experience euphoria (a rush of dopamine) that slowly lessens over time, meaning they build a tolerance and dependency on a behavior. For example, people who are addicted to shopping may need to purchase more items or spend more money to feel the same rush that once fueled their addiction.

Addictions can be assessed through a variety of means such as diagnostic screening, abuse assessment, or psychiatric evaluation. Treatment can help patients recover from their addictions and manage mental and physical health conditions related to their addiction. People with addictions may be treated in rehabilitative treatment facilities, hospitals, and other clinical settings.

Addiction treatment for substance abuse may include:

Detoxification (withdrawal from an addictive substance)
Pharmacotherapy (prescription medications), such as buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone), disulfiram, and naltrexone to ease withdrawal symptoms
Overdose treatment, such as the administration of naloxone (also known as Narcan)

Addiction treatments for both substance abuse and behavioral addictions may include:

Addiction therapy and psychiatric care, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Prescription medicine for co-occurring psychiatric disorders
Twelve-step programs and support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Food Addicts Anonymous (FA)

Addiction treatment has expanded to include care for patient substance abuse in non-clinical settings. A number of community programs now provide at-risk substance users a safe place or means to use drugs and mobile doctor's services for drug-associated illnesses and injuries. Behavioral addictions are also gaining increased attention as researchers and mental health professionals seek to better understand and treat them. For example, some researchers are assessing the connections between video game addiction and childhood risk factors. More and more, mental health experts are recognizing the importance of meeting people with addictions where they are at, using more advanced treatments. Addiction treatment is intended to care for people with addictions with compassion and respect.

In The News

“Spokane psychiatrist Dr. Amy Burns said those experiencing addiction are often misunderstood by the public.”—"Opioid deaths are still rising. Methamphetamine deaths are now rising faster in Spokane, says UW researcher", The Spokesman-Review, June 2025

“He will be joined by Misty Challinor, division director for treatment services at Spokane Regional Health District; Dr. Caleb Holtzer, a family physician from Providence Health & Services in...”—"Fentanyl crisis speech set for Gonzaga on Tuesday", The Spokesman-Review, September 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

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mental health screening

In 2012, Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD had a list price for mental health screening that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Spokane, WA during 2012 were medication management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD for Medicare patients.

medication management	100

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2013

Hypertension	34
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2014

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	71
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2015

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	74
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	87

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2016

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	138

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2017

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	74
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Spokane, WA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	114
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2018

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	25
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Spokane, WA during 2019 were preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	138
preventive care	77

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2019

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	68
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Spokane, WA during 2020 were preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85
preventive care	112

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2020

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	23
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	68
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	25
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Spokane, WA during 2021 were preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68
preventive care	91

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2021

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	63
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Spokane, WA during 2022 were preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82
preventive care	106

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2022

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Spokane, WA were preventive care, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	106
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
preventive care	96

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	26

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	7

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	18
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	59
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2003. She completed residency at University of Washington School of Medicine. She is certified by the Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: University of Washington School of Medicine (2008)

Board Certification: Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON

Spokane Teaching Health Clinic - Sports Medicine

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. Amy G. Burns, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, Cigna PPO, Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO, Regence Blue Shield Of Idaho PPO, Regence Blue Shield Of Idaho Medicare Advantage PPO, Asuris Northwest Health TRIWEST, United Healthcare Medicaid, United Behavioral Health PPO, Humana HMO, United Healthcare, Coordinated Care Medicaid, Humana, Cigna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, Pacific Medical Center TRICARE, HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO, Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO, First Health-Coventry PPO, Aetna PPO, Kaiser, Interwest Health PPO, Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO, Premera, First Choice PPO, State Of Washington Department Of Corrections, Pacific Source Health PPO, Ferry County Jail, Blue Cross Of Idaho Health Service PPO, Naphcare, Evernorth PPO, Asuris Northwest Health PPO, Stevens County Sheriff'S Office, Interplan PPO, Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO, Stevens County SheriffS Office and State of Washington Department of Corrections.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO

Cigna PPO

Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO

Regence Blue Shield Of Idaho PPO

Regence Blue Shield Of Idaho Medicare Advantage PPO

Asuris Northwest Health TRIWEST

United Healthcare Medicaid

United Behavioral Health PPO

Humana HMO

United Healthcare

Coordinated Care Medicaid

Humana

Cigna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO

Pacific Medical Center TRICARE

HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO

Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO

First Health-Coventry PPO

Aetna PPO

Kaiser

Interwest Health PPO

Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO

Premera

First Choice PPO

State Of Washington Department Of Corrections

Pacific Source Health PPO

Ferry County Jail

Blue Cross Of Idaho Health Service PPO

Naphcare

Evernorth PPO

Asuris Northwest Health PPO

Stevens County Sheriff'S Office

Interplan PPO

Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service PPO

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Stevens County SheriffS Office

State of Washington Department of Corrections

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$12 $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12

Biography

Dr. Amy Burns is an addiction medicine and psychiatry specialist. Her areas of expertise include the following: heroin addiction, alcohol abuse, and buprenorphine (suboxone) treatment. Dr. Burns seems to be an in-network provider for Blue California, HealthSmart, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. She obtained her medical school training at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the University of Kansas School of Medicine and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington. She is affiliated with Providence. Unfortunately, according to Yext, Dr. Burns is not currently accepting new patients.

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In The News

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2023

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy G. Burns, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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