Mihir Buch
NPI 1124446026 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Erie, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mihir Buch is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Erie, PA (NPI 1124446026).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1124446026
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OS020652 (PA)
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
12 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
935 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 136 | $120 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 89 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 69 | $86 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 66 | $12 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 65 | $11 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 63 | $8 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 247 | 77 |
| Prednisone | 163 | 74 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 162 | 33 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 142 | 50 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 107 | 20 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Advair Hfa | 88 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,683 across 18 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-03-29
- Last updated
- 2021-05-24
- Certified
- 2020-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mihir Buch's NPI number?
- Mihir Buch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124446026, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mihir Buch's specialty?
- Mihir Buch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mihir Buch located?
- Mihir Buch's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 W 12th St Ste C, Erie, PA 16505-4500.
- What is Mihir Buch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mihir Buch is (814) 877-8730.
- Does Mihir Buch accept Medicare?
- Mihir Buch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mihir Buch's NPI active?
- Yes — Mihir Buch's NPI (1124446026) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.