Christopher Buscher, PA-C
NPI 1265718852 · Medical Physician Assistant · Newport, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Buscher, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Newport, WA (NPI 1265718852).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265718852
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA60251117 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 139 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 499 | 82 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 365 | 97 |
| Lisinopril | 306 | 82 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 253 | 61 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 234 | 59 |
| Omeprazole | 228 | 57 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$146 across 4 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
- 2011-10-26
- Last updated
- 2019-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Buscher's NPI number?
- Christopher Buscher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265718852, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Buscher's specialty?
- Christopher Buscher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Buscher located?
- Christopher Buscher's practice location on file with NPPES is 714 W Pine St, Newport, WA 99156-9046.
- What is Christopher Buscher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Buscher is (509) 447-2441.
- Does Christopher Buscher accept Medicare?
- Christopher Buscher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Buscher's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Buscher's NPI (1265718852) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.