Thomas Buenker, M.D.
NPI 1164491437 · Psychiatry Physician · Laveen, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Buenker, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Laveen, AZ (NPI 1164491437).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164491437
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30034 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
79 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 79 | $93 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $93–$93 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 39 |
| Risperidone | 27 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 24 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 19 |
| Lorazepam | 18 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 17 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 14 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 12 |
| Prazosin Hcl | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-17
- Last updated
- 2015-03-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Buenker's NPI number?
- Thomas Buenker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164491437, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Buenker's specialty?
- Thomas Buenker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Buenker located?
- Thomas Buenker's practice location on file with NPPES is 4577 W Pecos Rd, Laveen, AZ 85339-9002.
- What is Thomas Buenker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Buenker is (602) 528-7100.
- Does Thomas Buenker accept Medicare?
- Thomas Buenker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Buenker's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Buenker's NPI (1164491437) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.