Christopher Bussema, DPM
NPI 1144223942 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Sturgis, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Bussema, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Sturgis, MI (NPI 1144223942).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144223942
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5901002195 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
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
1,202 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 309 | $88 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 165 | $43 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 151 | $55 |
| X-Ray of Foot, 2 Views73620 | 111 | $27 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 98 | $32 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 76 | $31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 52 | 40 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 41 | 21 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 34 | 26 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 14 | — |
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.
$646 across 9 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
- 2005-05-24
- Last updated
- 2017-01-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Bussema's NPI number?
- Christopher Bussema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144223942, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Bussema's specialty?
- Christopher Bussema is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Christopher Bussema located?
- Christopher Bussema's practice location on file with NPPES is 102 S Lakeview St, Sturgis, MI 49091-1947.
- What is Christopher Bussema's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Bussema is (269) 651-2320.
- Does Christopher Bussema accept Medicare?
- Christopher Bussema is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Bussema's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Bussema's NPI (1144223942) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.