Eric Buchalter, D.O.
NPI 1023034766 · Psychiatry Physician · Mineola, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eric Buchalter, D.O. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Mineola, NY (NPI 1023034766).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023034766
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 182704 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,915 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 857 | $65 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 856 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 603 | $146 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 1 Hour90838 | 599 | $133 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$146 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 233 | 47 |
| Lorazepam | 76 | 16 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 74 | 20 |
| Diazepam | 71 | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 63 | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 61 | — |
| Aripiprazole | 56 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-14
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eric Buchalter's NPI number?
- Eric Buchalter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023034766, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eric Buchalter's specialty?
- Eric Buchalter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eric Buchalter located?
- Eric Buchalter's practice location on file with NPPES is 173 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501-2528.
- What is Eric Buchalter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eric Buchalter is (516) 741-4111.
- Does Eric Buchalter accept Medicare?
- Eric Buchalter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eric Buchalter's NPI active?
- Yes — Eric Buchalter's NPI (1023034766) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.