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Deactivated NPI 1326041450 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Bruce Lewis Buchsbaum , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology • Des Moines, IA

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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. Bruce Buchsbaum has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date May 23, 2005
NPI Deactivation Date March 16, 2006
Total Practice Duration ~1 Years of Practice (2005 – 2006)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum, MD was a registered Internal Medicine - Nephrology practicing in Des Moines, IA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 1 years, Dr. Buchsbaum provided care at the practice location at 501 SW 7TH ST until profile deactivation on 2006-03-16.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient outpatient office visit, dialysis services, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof 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

501 Sw 7th St
Ste A

Des Moines, IA 503094538

Telephone 5152433161
Fax 5152435687
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Nephrology Pc Facility NPI 1659417863

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Des Moines, IA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 25.6 Yrs
State Avg: 27.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
21 Specialists

Practicing in Des Moines, IA (93 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
47.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
57.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
357 264 $190.00 $120.51
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)
126 45 $800.00 $340.65
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
102 43 $150.00 $67.44
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
82 56 $8.00 $2.92
90966 Home dialysis services per month, patient 20 years of age or older
50 18 $700.00 $282.46
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)
42 24 $700.00 $277.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
31 31 $290.00 $157.67
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation
22 11 $250.00 $69.49
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
18 18 $280.00 $127.46

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine - Nephrology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RN0300X

State License IA 26401

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
0049270 (IA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Esmie Holderman , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1477091387

Physical Therapist

Mary Mccleary , OTR, L

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1891235016

Occupational Therapist Registered, L

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 14, 2015

Registered at 501 SW 7TH ST, STE A, DES MOINES, IA 503094538 (Tel: 5152433161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 14, 2015

Registered at 501 SW 7TH ST, STE A, DES MOINES, IA 503094538 (Tel: 5152433161)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 14, 2015

Recorded as BRUCE BUCHSBAUM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 14, 2015

Internal Medicine (License #26401 in IA)

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NPI Profile Reactivated March 20, 2006

Record officially reactivated for active practice on March 20, 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 May 23, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326041450
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 23, 2005
Last Update: January 14, 2015
Deactivation Date: March 16, 2006
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

501 Sw 7th St, Ste A

Des Moines, IA 503094538

Phone: 5152433161

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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