Active NPI 1598781478 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Neal Buchalter , MD

Specialist • Delray Beach, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Buchalter, MD is a certified Specialist practicing in Delray Beach, FL. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) in 1983, Dr. Buchalter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4800 LINTON BLVD.

Dr. Buchalter is affiliated with South Palm Orthopedics P A and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4800 Linton Blvd
Building A, Suite 201

Delray Beach, FL 334456584

Telephone 5614966622

Fax 5618651720

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Delray Efl Imaging Center Llc Facility NPI 1215990833

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/new Bruns/pisc)

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Specialist in Delray Beach, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

43 Yrs +5.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 37.3 Yrs

State Avg: 37.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

26 Specialists

Practicing in Delray Beach, FL (3036 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buchalter (43 Years) 43 Yrs

Delray Beach Specialty Average (37.3 Years) 37.3 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
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	3,824	59	$12.26	$8.86
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	2,016	138	$13.00	$0.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	510	266	$376.44	$137.37
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	499	252	$112.88	$36.23
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	344	193	$164.30	$49.88
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	167	133	$153.18	$79.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	159	121	$263.98	$97.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	145	145	$489.90	$179.81
64640 Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch	140	53	$852.16	$183.57
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	124	116	$147.41	$41.42
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	106	105	$118.40	$29.68
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	56	50	$375.73	$106.75
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	55	53	$275.00	$61.75
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	35	28	$807.86	$191.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$317.81	$120.08
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	32	29	$165.00	$43.50
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	27	17	$119.00	$42.54
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	27	25	$580.55	$185.20
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	26	26	$712.10	$141.38
97607 Negative pressure wound therapy surface area less than or equal to 50 square centimeters per session	25	24	$251.00	$23.58
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	24	24	$5718.00	$1428.55
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	24	24	$355.39	$163.07
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	23	23	$6018.60	$1461.17
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	21	18	$162.01	$34.81
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	18	17	$165.00	$73.97
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	18	14	$118.75	$38.71
11981 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tissue	13	11	$172.74	$57.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	6,128	90	$12.17	$9.28
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	2,290	166	$13.00	$0.12
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	483	245	$113.00	$35.51
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	467	242	$165.00	$48.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	396	266	$267.00	$93.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	296	213	$378.00	$132.53
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	267	197	$147.19	$72.45
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	191	168	$147.87	$41.27
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	169	42	$71.00	$23.49
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	150	35	$70.00	$30.67
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	143	91	$119.00	$41.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	116	116	$495.00	$174.05
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	94	92	$119.00	$29.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	89	$330.00	$117.70
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	55	47	$385.00	$107.17
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	44	26	$56.00	$21.50
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	37	31	$979.73	$187.47
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	37	33	$558.92	$119.41
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	35	34	$588.84	$181.41
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	35	34	$6100.00	$1408.75
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	31	29	$5718.00	$1393.78
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	28	22	$161.00	$35.85
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	27	14	$165.00	$36.87
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	21	21	$165.00	$42.63
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	20	11	$154.00	$48.05
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	16	16	$6900.00	$1345.39
15271 Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less	15	13	$600.00	$50.99
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes	13	13	$56.00	$28.12
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	12	11	$425.00	$24.01
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$200.00	$102.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	5,640	83	$42.10	$24.50
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	2,070	143	$13.00	$0.12
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,968	33	$12.26	$10.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	639	345	$267.81	$94.72
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	377	196	$113.00	$35.75
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	368	225	$165.00	$48.52
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	362	195	$153.05	$73.67
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	259	148	$119.00	$42.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	160	160	$330.00	$118.56
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	146	138	$148.00	$41.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	118	101	$378.00	$131.46
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	87	26	$70.66	$23.81
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	60	59	$582.00	$204.82
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	56	54	$119.00	$28.95
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	43	26	$56.00	$22.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$495.00	$173.46
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	33	32	$385.00	$101.29
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	33	19	$70.00	$34.29
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	33	17	$154.00	$45.90
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	27	23	$751.85	$177.45
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	26	24	$5718.00	$1428.70
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	25	25	$6900.00	$1362.95
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	25	24	$6100.00	$1429.97
97116 Walking training to 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes	22	12	$63.00	$23.14
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	21	12	$165.00	$35.40
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	13	12	$161.00	$36.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	3,408	55	$42.00	$31.67
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	2,909	188	$13.02	$0.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	534	318	$282.11	$96.26
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	428	234	$113.00	$35.81
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	361	230	$165.00	$48.47
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	307	94	$71.00	$24.67
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	285	188	$152.60	$75.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	175	175	$348.79	$119.17
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	166	113	$119.00	$42.14
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	158	143	$148.00	$41.44
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	154	95	$56.00	$22.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	137	111	$405.80	$135.80
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	106	71	$70.00	$34.36
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	77	74	$119.00	$29.12
97116 Walking training to 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes	75	50	$63.00	$24.19
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	59	57	$622.51	$210.45
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	57	49	$391.75	$108.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$540.17	$178.31
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	39	36	$873.72	$203.11
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	28	$5718.00	$1449.60
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	24	24	$6100.00	$1404.17
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes	21	20	$56.00	$30.14
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	21	20	$6900.00	$1381.42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	18	$194.22	$58.82
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	17	11	$165.00	$36.85
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	15	13	$119.00	$38.27
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	12	11	$165.00	$33.69
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	12	11	$161.00	$35.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,760	47	$42.00	$31.59
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	2,047	140	$13.00	$0.12
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	1,435	202	$71.00	$26.27
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	629	194	$56.00	$23.06
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	456	250	$113.00	$34.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	410	274	$558.00	$114.60
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	380	133	$49.96	$10.82
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	341	201	$165.00	$46.45
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	340	109	$70.00	$36.11
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	220	148	$142.18	$69.87
97116 Walking training to 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes	167	70	$63.00	$24.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	166	127	$378.00	$79.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	161	161	$473.00	$113.91
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	114	108	$148.00	$39.56
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	73	72	$119.00	$29.58
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	42	40	$1060.00	$215.56
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	39	32	$394.87	$101.40
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	35	34	$6145.71	$1548.51
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	34	31	$831.62	$190.11
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	29	$5915.52	$1526.08
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	29	21	$161.00	$34.49
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	28	26	$165.00	$32.95
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes	27	14	$50.00	$11.72
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	26	21	$119.00	$40.74
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes	23	21	$56.00	$34.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$766.00	$174.90
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	12	11	$150.00	$112.56
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$165.00	$69.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	3,792	51	$12.26	$11.35
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	2,899	217	$13.00	$0.11
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	1,319	210	$71.00	$25.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	591	362	$558.00	$112.38
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	536	272	$113.00	$32.72
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	526	192	$56.17	$22.24
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	375	248	$165.44	$42.95
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	352	155	$49.91	$10.80
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	288	220	$132.82	$64.63
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	264	127	$70.00	$35.64
97116 Walking training to 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes	250	94	$63.00	$24.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	246	246	$473.00	$113.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	226	175	$378.84	$76.72
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	214	201	$119.00	$33.90
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	169	125	$119.00	$37.86
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	154	143	$148.00	$37.37
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	74	52	$385.00	$97.22
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	67	67	$1060.00	$208.47
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	50	34	$154.00	$40.69
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	49	38	$725.00	$170.50
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	49	46	$8037.82	$1512.11
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	43	37	$165.00	$31.34
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes	38	16	$50.00	$11.19
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	37	35	$11240.41	$1507.11
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	31	30	$113.00	$38.37
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes	26	23	$56.00	$34.64
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	24	21	$161.00	$29.35
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	19	19	$150.00	$103.98
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	18	18	$165.00	$66.67
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	15	15	$6900.00	$1358.30
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$388.00	$79.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	3,141	221	$13.00	$0.12
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	2,566	298	$71.00	$25.34
J7320 Hyaluronan or derivitive, genvisc 850, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,450	16	$14.00	$6.32
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,920	33	$12.26	$11.69
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	865	262	$56.00	$22.15
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	723	204	$70.00	$33.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	541	329	$558.00	$110.35
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	526	198	$49.98	$11.08
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	431	262	$111.55	$31.43
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	357	226	$163.71	$41.77
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	354	218	$143.89	$66.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	237	237	$473.00	$112.51
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	216	176	$112.04	$36.35
97116 Walking training to 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes	213	100	$63.00	$24.09
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	176	172	$119.00	$32.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	174	145	$378.55	$75.43
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	170	163	$148.00	$35.82
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes	129	117	$56.00	$27.91
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	127	92	$118.91	$35.96
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	75	73	$200.00	$86.21
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	70	55	$388.07	$95.56
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	63	47	$154.00	$40.61
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	50	48	$200.00	$86.23
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	44	37	$741.48	$170.77
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	44	17	$13.00	$7.07
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	43	42	$1060.00	$212.20
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	42	32	$161.00	$29.29
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	31	30	$11815.00	$1506.26
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	31	29	$156.00	$55.60
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	28	28	$8487.68	$1530.97
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes	27	15	$50.00	$10.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$766.00	$167.87
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	24	22	$150.00	$96.87
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	21	18	$165.00	$38.60
97033 Application of medication through skin using electrical current, each 15 minutes	21	11	$73.00	$15.89
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	20	18	$165.00	$63.79
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	14	14	$6900.00	$1365.17
97165 Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$200.00	$93.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	2,109	199	$13.00	$0.11
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	709	139	$71.00	$26.43
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	594	337	$110.76	$31.15
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	473	331	$111.51	$36.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	409	302	$558.51	$110.17
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	382	215	$162.22	$69.08
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	323	229	$161.21	$41.82
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	269	118	$56.00	$22.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	203	167	$382.16	$75.04
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	201	40	$311.51	$84.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	195	195	$476.01	$112.50
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	193	74	$70.00	$32.11
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	166	164	$119.00	$32.72
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	136	135	$148.00	$36.09
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	88	60	$50.00	$10.52
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	80	22	$13.00	$6.27
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	60	59	$1060.00	$207.75
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	59	57	$156.00	$55.63
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	54	52	$425.00	$24.07
97116 Walking training to 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes	53	37	$65.58	$21.78
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes	49	49	$56.00	$26.39
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	37	31	$385.00	$95.42
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	36	33	$150.00	$95.72
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	36	34	$8195.00	$1498.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$766.00	$170.91
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	28	26	$821.43	$173.68
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	26	26	$11815.00	$1499.65
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	25	25	$200.00	$84.63
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	25	21	$161.00	$27.95
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views	21	20	$165.00	$62.19
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	20	13	$108.75	$30.86
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	20	20	$165.00	$40.74
72080 X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views	19	19	$169.00	$29.71
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	18	18	$200.00	$81.76
97022 Application of whirlpool therapy	16	12	$56.00	$23.27
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	16	11	$119.00	$36.80
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	11	11	$6900.00	$1193.21

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Specialist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License FL ME56979

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bc/bs

11760 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ghi

0500073 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

South Palm Orthopedics P A

4800 Linton Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 334456584

Phone: 5614966622

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners

Joshua Prewitt , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1063039576

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Steve Meadows , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1225057144

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Robert Pina

Physical Therapist

NPI 1265935183

Lucas Evans , MPH PA-C

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1285742783

MPHPAC

Dr. Brian Coleman , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1366442618

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Vanessa Vasquez , OT

Specialist

NPI 1396115762

Occupational Therapist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 4800 LINTON BLVD, BUILDING A, SUITE 201, DELRAY BEACH, FL 334456584 (Tel: 5614966622)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 4800 LINTON BLVD, BUILDING A, SUITE 201, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445 (Tel: 5614966622)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DAVID BUCHALTER, MD

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

Specialist (License #ME56979 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598781478

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 14, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4800 Linton Blvd, Building A, Suite 201

Delray Beach, FL 33445

Phone: 5614966622

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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