Ronald Buescher, MD
NPI 1154356152 · General Practice Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Buescher, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1154356152).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154356152
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- F6488 (TX)
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
436 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 | 243 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 60 | $92 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 40 | $9 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 35 | $56 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 24 | $14 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 105 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 197 | 25 |
| Alprazolam | 152 | 29 |
| Lorazepam | 91 | 14 |
| Methylprednisolone | 88 | 39 |
| Losartan Potassium | 81 | 22 |
| Gabapentin | 79 | 20 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 70 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$61 across 3 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
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Buescher's NPI number?
- Ronald Buescher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154356152, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Buescher's specialty?
- Ronald Buescher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronald Buescher located?
- Ronald Buescher's practice location on file with NPPES is 10021 S Main St, Houston, TX 77025-5224.
- What is Ronald Buescher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Buescher is (713) 667-9100.
- Does Ronald Buescher accept Medicare?
- Ronald Buescher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Buescher's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Buescher's NPI (1154356152) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.