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Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD

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Specializes in: Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm) and Adult Cardiology

Baylor College of Medicine

Professional interests include: arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), electrophysiological (EP) study, cardiac catheterization, and more.

1123 West Gray Street
Houston, TX 77019

(713) 526-1814

Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD is a cardiac electrophysiologist in Houston, TX specializing in cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) and adult cardiology. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, CHRISTUS Health, Houston Methodist, HCA Houston Healthcare, Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia, HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest and SPECIALTY ASSOCIATES OF WEST HOUSTON PLLC.

Office Locations

1123 West Gray Street
Houston, TX 77019

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HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

1200 Binz Street Suite 1100
Houston, TX 77004

(713) 526-1814

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Some issues Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD can help you with:

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)

A cardiac resynchronization therapy device, also known as a CRT or biventricular pacemaker, is a kind of pacemaker that can help the heart work more effectively. In certain kinds of heart failure, the ventricles, or larger chambers in the heart, stop working together. When they are no longer in synch, the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. CRT can help keep the heartbeat regular and the ventricles contracting at the same time.

Just as with a standard pacemaker, a biventricular pacemaker consists of a small battery pack and electrical leads, or small wires that conduct electricity to the heart. CRT pacemakers have two or three leads, placed in the upper and lower chambers of the heart. The device measures the contractions of the heart, and if the heart begins to beat out of time it will send small, rhythmic pulses of electricity to resynchronize (hence the name 'cardiac resynchronization therapy) the contractions. This allows the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body more efficiently. Sometimes a CRT is combined with a different kind of device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator or ICD, which uses a higher burst of energy to restart the heart if it stops suddenly.

When a biventricular pacemaker is inserted, the wire leads are usually placed via a small incision near the shoulder, then threaded through a vein to the heart. The battery pack is placed under the skin of the chest near the collarbone. Once everything is in place, the leads are connected to the battery, and the CRT can begin helping the heart beat correctly.

It is normal to experience swelling and discomfort as the incisions from surgery heal. It takes time for the heart to adjust to the pacemaker, so vigorous activity should be kept to a minimum for the first few weeks. Strong magnetic fields may affect how the CRT functions, so patients may be advised to avoid them. As patients heart begins to pump blood more effectively, they should soon begin to feel stronger and less fatigued.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

ablation

cardiac catheter ablation

electrophysiological study and catheter ablation

minimally invasive procedures

pulmonary vein isolation

In 2023, Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD performed more ablation, cardiac catheter ablation, electrophysiological study and catheter ablation, minimally invasive procedures, and pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cardiac device implantation

cardiac procedures

intracardiac echocardiography

In 2013, Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD performed more cardiac device implantation, cardiac procedures, and intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	25
cardiac procedures	58
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	129
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
minimally invasive procedures	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	13
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	65
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	95
cardiac procedures	208
catheterization	95
diagnostic procedures	95
doctor visit	460
hospital care	127
implant surgery	19
inpatient care	127
minimally invasive procedures	303
ultrasound (sonogram)	94

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	34
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	66
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	110
cardiac procedures	243
cardioversion	29
catheterization	110
diagnostic procedures	110
doctor visit	633
hospital care	72
implant surgery	17
inpatient care	72
minimally invasive procedures	353
ultrasound (sonogram)	116

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	51
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	69
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	144
cardiac procedures	205
cardioversion	31
catheterization	144
diagnostic procedures	131
doctor visit	595
hospital care	80
implant surgery	30
inpatient care	80
minimally invasive procedures	349
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	53
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD treated during 2022 were atrial fibrilation, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	75
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Houston, TX during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	174
cardiac procedures	269
catheterization	174
diagnostic procedures	163
doctor visit	504
hospital care	95
implant surgery	44
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	16
inpatient care	95
minimally invasive procedures	443
ultrasound (sonogram)	51

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	373
Black	39
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	52
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD treated during 2023 were atrial fibrilation, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	75
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Houston, TX were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and ablation.

ablation	109
cardiac procedures	196
cardioversion	30
catheterization	109
diagnostic procedures	104
doctor visit	464
hospital care	81
implant surgery	27
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	16
inpatient care	81
minimally invasive procedures	306
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD.

**Gender**
Female	141
Male	188

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	278
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	40
75 to 84	126
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	145

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, atrial fibrilation and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	70
Cancer	13
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

CHRISTUS Health

Houston Methodist

HCA Houston Healthcare

Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

SPECIALTY ASSOCIATES OF WEST HOUSTON PLLC

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. David Aaron Burkland, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, AARP, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Best Doctors, Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Humana, Cardiovascular Care Providers and Blue Cross Blue Shield Best Choice PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David Aaron Burkland, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

AARP

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Best Doctors

Medicare

Medicaid

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

Humana

Cardiovascular Care Providers

Blue Cross Blue Shield Best Choice PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$25,035 Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators - ICDs $1,719	Advisa $517	Visia AF $254	CareLink $195	Azure $193	Other $22,157
Abbott Laboratories	$24,528 Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator $2,630	Allure $2,550	GALLANT $2,134	Ablation Therapy Hardware $2,112	AVEIR $1,789	Other $13,313
Biosense Webster, Inc.	$19,940 Carto 3 $14,645	Carto 3 System $4,322	OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER $504	Confidense $245	CartoSound $120	Other $104
Boston Scientific Corporation	$13,026 WATCHMAN $5,155	GENERAL BRADY $3,756	RHYTHMIA $2,141	GENERAL - THERAPIES $980	GENERAL THERAPIES $378	Other $616
BIOTRONIK INC.	$3,716 Siello $417	$3,300
Other	$9,524 XARELTO $1,599	ELIQUIS $1,042	Carto 3 System $753	LifeVest $547	ENTRESTO $514	Other $5,068

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$46,230
Grant	$26,250
Travel and Lodging	$13,516
Consulting Fee	$7,050
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,594
Other	$1,130

Biography

Dr. David Burkland is a specialist in adult cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Burkland include cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), electrophysiological (EP) study, and cardioversion. He appears to be an in-network provider for Amerigroup, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, AARP, and more. He has received the following distinction: Texas Rising Stars. He is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, and CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital.