Deactivated NPI 1134125206 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. John Arthur Buxton , MD

Surgery • Bakersfield, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. John Buxton has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date June 23, 2005

NPI Deactivation Date March 16, 2006

Total Practice Duration ~30 Years of Practice (1976 – 2006)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Buxton, MD was a registered Surgery in Bakersfield, CA. Prior to record deactivation on 2006-03-16, Dr. Buxton completed approximately 30 years of clinical practice following graduation from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1976.

Dr. Buxton accepted Medicare assignment.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included new patient outpatient office visit, removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2521 G St

Bakersfield, CA 933012811

Telephone 6613272544

Fax 6613270555

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Donald C. Loos M.d. Inc Facility NPI 1881866614

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1976

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Bakersfield, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

50 Yrs +25.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.7 Yrs

State Avg: 27.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

47 Specialists

Practicing in Bakersfield, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

2.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buxton (50 Years) 50 Yrs

Bakersfield Specialty Average (24.7 Years) 24.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$250.00	$113.63
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	17	17	$2475.00	$647.33
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$250.00	$128.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	40	39	$300.00	$175.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$250.00	$114.88
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	15	15	$2489.20	$659.93
49591 Initial repair of sliding hernia of abdomen, less than 3 cm in length	11	11	$1000.00	$276.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	26	26	$297.12	$201.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$236.96	$116.46
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	13	13	$1276.92	$540.56
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$2458.57	$682.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$250.00	$174.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	27	$84.78	$58.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$248.28	$175.36
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	24	24	$122.92	$76.67
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	23	23	$225.00	$205.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	14	$102.78	$95.86
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	16	16	$2310.29	$683.30
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	13	13	$1174.01	$538.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$181.82	$117.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$200.00	$171.34
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	31	31	$225.00	$210.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	13	$50.00	$47.70
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	17	17	$2291.24	$653.97
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	12	12	$1215.24	$567.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	56	53	$225.00	$198.64
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	30	15	$100.00	$71.45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	13	$50.00	$45.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$200.00	$163.50
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	19	19	$2300.00	$628.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$200.00	$159.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	17	$50.00	$42.99
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	27	27	$2300.00	$608.72
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	26	26	$225.00	$194.78
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$100.00	$73.32
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	13	13	$1191.34	$515.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$150.00	$99.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	64	64	$200.00	$156.43
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	27	27	$225.00	$192.99
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	24	24	$2254.67	$620.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	14	$50.00	$42.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$125.00	$98.92
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	16	16	$1142.96	$461.64
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$100.00	$72.73
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	15	15	$1000.00	$325.29
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	14	14	$150.00	$18.10
49560 Repair of incisional or abdominal hernia	11	11	$1595.59	$661.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$150.00	$98.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-03-03

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA G34570

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00G345700 (CA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Sandys Tang , MD

Surgery

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Dr. Donald Loos , MD

Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Selwyn Kay , MD

Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Shepard Palitz , MD

Surgery

NPI 1659371698

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Janiece Grubbs , RNFA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1821080508

Dr. Roland Rodriguez , MD

Surgery

NPI 1952301921

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 03, 2022

Registered at 2521 G ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 933012811 (Tel: 6613272544)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 03, 2022

Registered at 2521 G ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 933012811 (Tel: 6613272544)

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Updated Practice Location November 05, 2019

Registered at 3838 SAN DIMAS ST STE B231, BAKERSFIELD, CA 933011494 (Tel: 6616650505)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 05, 2019

Registered at 3838 SAN DIMAS ST STE B231, BAKERSFIELD, CA 933011494 (Tel: 6616650505)

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 9300 STOCKDALE HWY, STE 300, BAKERSFIELD, CA 933113611 (Tel: 6616650505)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 9300 STOCKDALE HWY, STE 300, BAKERSFIELD, CA 933113611 (Tel: 6616650505)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JOHN BUXTON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Surgery (License #G34570 in CA)

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NPI Profile Reactivated March 23, 2006

Record officially reactivated for active practice on March 23, 2006

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NPI Profile Deactivated March 16, 2006

Record deactivated on March 16, 2006

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 23, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1134125206

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 23, 2005

Last Update: March 03, 2022

Deactivation Date: March 16, 2006

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2521 G St

Bakersfield, CA 933012811

Phone: 6613272544

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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