Joshua Buss, MD
NPI 1225486277 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Buss, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1225486277).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225486277
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036166626 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
103 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 91 | $36 |
| Surgical Pathology Consultation and Report on Referred Slides Prepared Elsewhere88321 | 12 | $83 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $36–$83 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 300 Randall Rd # LlGeneva, IL 60134-4200Phone: (630) 208-4201Fax: (630) 208-3489
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-01
- Last updated
- 2024-10-08
- Certified
- 2024-10-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Buss's NPI number?
- Joshua Buss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225486277, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Buss's specialty?
- Joshua Buss is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Buss located?
- Joshua Buss's practice location on file with NPPES is Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA 92134-5000.
- What is Joshua Buss's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Buss is (619) 532-7935.
- Does Joshua Buss accept Medicare?
- Joshua Buss is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Buss's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Buss's NPI (1225486277) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.