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Active NPI 1528301439 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Lucas Theodore Buchler , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lucas Buchler, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2013, Dr. Buchler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 259 E ERIE ST FL 13.

Dr. Buchler maintains professional affiliations with Rci (Wrs) Llc, Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 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

259 E Erie St Fl 13

Chicago, IL 60611

Telephone 3126956800
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Chicago, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
13 Yrs -8.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.6 Yrs
State Avg: 27.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
290 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (1064 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buchler (13 Years) 13 Yrs
Chicago Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
176 33 $6.00 $0.97
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
172 32 $1.00 $0.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
99 70 $323.00 $136.40
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
78 78 $555.72 $174.59
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
63 39 $458.33 $77.33
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
57 42 $193.56 $44.47
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
37 32 $178.00 $36.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
22 19 $219.00 $96.61

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-07-22
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IL 036150157

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IL 125064065

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CO DR.0060281

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License IL 036150157

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

259 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 606113926

Phone: 3124726036

Rci (Wrs) Llc

1300 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 463835824

Phone: 2194624193

Secondary Practice Locations

8200 E Belleview Ave Ste 615

Greenwood Village, CO 801112808

Phone: 3036943333

8200 E Belleview Ave Ste 615

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 3036943333

12605 E 16th Ave

Aurora, CO 800452545

Phone: 7208480000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Jeremy Larva , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003021916

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Vehniah Tjong , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1003201419

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Katherine Mccrossen

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013446731
Dr. Guido Marra , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1023082328

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Stover , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1033183363

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Joseph Boutet , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1033369343

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 22, 2022

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #125064065 in IL)

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Updated Practice Location October 22, 2019

Registered at 259 E ERIE ST FL 13, CHICAGO, IL 60611 (Tel: 3126956800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 22, 2019

Registered at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 1350, CHICAGO, IL 606114795

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 24, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #DR.0060281 in CO)

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Updated Practice Location August 27, 2018

Registered at 8200 E BELLEVIEW AVE STE 615, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111 (Tel: 3036943333)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 27, 2018

Registered at PO BOX 110429, AURORA, CO 800420429

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Updated Practice Location April 15, 2018

Registered at 8200 E BELLEVIEW AVE STE 615, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 801112808 (Tel: 3036943333)

NPI Profile Active October 30, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 30, 2014

Registered at 420 E SUPERIOR ST, RUBLOFF 12TH FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 606114494 (Tel: 3125037975)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 30, 2014

Registered at 675 N SAINT CLAIR ST, SUITE 1350, CHICAGO, IL 606115975 (Tel: 3129264444)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 30, 2014

Recorded as LUCAS BUCHLER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 30, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #125064065 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 28, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528301439
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 28, 2013
Last Update: July 22, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1350

Chicago, IL 606114795

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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