Joseph Buell, MD
NPI 1083682009 · Surgery Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Buell, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1083682009).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083682009
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 203586 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
510 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 286 | $47 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 66 | $125 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 47 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 33 | $85 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 33 | $112 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 15 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,294 across 77 records (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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 14 Medical Park DrAsheville, NC 28803-2493Phone: (828) 252-3366Fax: (828) 258-0891
- 21 Hospital DrAsheville, NC 28801-4550Phone: (828) 213-2430Fax: (828) 258-0891
- 1 Hospital Dr Ste 3400Asheville, NC 28801-4550Phone: (828) 252-3366Fax: (828) 258-0891
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-08
- Last updated
- 2022-01-27
- Certified
- 2022-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Buell's NPI number?
- Joseph Buell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083682009, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Buell's specialty?
- Joseph Buell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Buell located?
- Joseph Buell's practice location on file with NPPES is 1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-2600.
- What is Joseph Buell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Buell is (504) 988-5110.
- Does Joseph Buell accept Medicare?
- Joseph Buell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Buell's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Buell's NPI (1083682009) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.