Robert Vanbussum, MD
NPI 1144222399 · Family Medicine Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Vanbussum, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1144222399).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144222399
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22065 (KY)
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
21 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
925 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 | 260 | $122 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 241 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 215 | $86 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 65 | $10 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 45 | $9 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 32 | $29 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 204 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 784 | 106 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 534 | 149 |
| Omeprazole | 410 | 111 |
| Gabapentin | 410 | 73 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 400 | 98 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 324 | 58 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 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
- 2005-06-01
- Last updated
- 2020-12-18
- Certified
- 2020-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Vanbussum's NPI number?
- Robert Vanbussum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144222399, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Vanbussum's specialty?
- Robert Vanbussum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Vanbussum located?
- Robert Vanbussum's practice location on file with NPPES is 1760 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503-1471.
- What is Robert Vanbussum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Vanbussum is (859) 277-3636.
- Does Robert Vanbussum accept Medicare?
- Robert Vanbussum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Vanbussum's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Vanbussum's NPI (1144222399) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.