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Nicholas I Buss

Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology • Bend, OR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Nicholas Buss is a certified Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology practicing in Bend, OR. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2008, Nicholas Buss delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2500 NE NEFF RD.

Nicholas Buss is affiliated with St Charles Health System Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first, insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2500 Ne Neff Rd

Bend, OR 977016015

Telephone 5413884333
Fax 5413883446
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Bend Anesthesiology Group, Pc Facility NPI 1467400200

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Bend, OR

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs -4.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Bend, OR (70 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
37.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
76.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buss (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Bend Specialty Average (22.0 Years) 22.0 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
317 252 $402.35 $126.01
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes
149 142 $187.00 $11.53
93458 Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist
121 117 $1140.79 $228.38
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report
119 103 $58.53 $13.96
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function
75 73 $234.88 $66.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
66 66 $607.15 $162.24
92978 Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel or graft
42 40 $357.43 $88.00
92928 Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch
35 31 $2237.00 $520.49
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function
29 29 $11.00 $3.01
93321 Follow-up or limited heart doppler ultrasound study of heart blood flow, valves, and chambers
27 27 $29.26 $6.91
93248 Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days
26 26 $100.69 $24.82
93244 Heart rhythm review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days
23 22 $91.43 $22.49
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
23 16 $545.78 $178.05
93350 Ultrasound of heart during rest, exercise and/or drug-induced stress with report
19 19 $260.42 $67.00
93460 Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist
19 19 $1601.68 $331.55
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
16 16 $30.94 $7.83
93571 Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment, initial vessel
14 14 $343.29 $67.27
93308 Ultrasound of heart, follow-up
13 13 $92.77 $24.12
93451 Insertion of tube in right heart chambers for measurement
11 11 $509.09 $117.02
93459 Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist
11 11 $1244.27 $266.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-05-19
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RI0011X

State License OR MD191669

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License VT 0420012193

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RC0000X

State License WI 65190-20

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RI0011X

State License WI 65190-20

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License VT 0420012193

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St Charles Health System Inc

1245 Nw 4th St, Redmond, OR 977561680

Phone: 5415487761

St Charles Health System Inc

51781 Huntington Rd, La Pine, OR 977391118

Phone: 5416667920

St Charles Health System Inc

655 Nw Jackpine Ave, Redmond, OR 977561334

Phone: 5415266661

St Charles Health System Inc

61250 Se Coombs Pl, Bend, OR 977023704

Phone: 5417065935

St Charles Health System Inc

480 Ne A St, Madras, OR 977411844

St Charles Health System Inc

630 N Arrowleaf Trl, Sisters, OR 977592610

Phone: 5415491318

St Charles Health System Inc

211 Nw Larch Ave, Redmond, OR 977561357

Phone: 5415482164

St Charles Health System Inc

2500 Ne Neff Rd, Bend, OR 977016015

Phone: 5417067715

St Charles Health System Inc

1253 Nw Canal Blvd, Redmond, OR 977561334

Phone: 5417065880

St Charles Health System Inc

2500 Ne Neff Rd, Bend, OR 977016015

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

34 Associated Practitioners
Dayna Dobson , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023669645

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Kelly Wingerter , MD

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1073957072

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jake Brandt , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1083211734

Physician Assistant

Dr. Erinn Hughes , MD

Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology

NPI 1114260635

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kelley Meredith , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1194255646

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Taylor Higlin , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1194310052

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address May 19, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 6095, BEND, OR 977086095 (Tel: 5417065922)

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Updated Practice Location April 20, 2020

Registered at 2500 NE NEFF RD, BEND, OR 977016015 (Tel: 5413884333)

NPI Profile Active September 07, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location September 07, 2016

Registered at 5700 WEST 9TH AVENUE, STE 106, OSHKOSH, WI 549147247 (Tel: 9202361750)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 07, 2016

Registered at 5700 WEST 9TH AVENUE, STE 106, OSHKOSH, WI 54914 (Tel: 9202361750)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 07, 2016

Recorded as NICHOLAS BUSS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 07, 2016

Internal Medicine (License #0420012193 in VT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 16, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346414752
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 16, 2008
Last Update: May 19, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 6095

Bend, OR 977086095

Phone: 5417065922

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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