James Busch, MD
NPI 1285654210 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Busch, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1285654210).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285654210
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 054977 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
3,958 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Screening Mammography77067 | 730 | $108 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 694 | $43 |
| Blood Creatinine Level82565 | 244 | $5 |
| Mri Scan of Pelvis Before and After Contrast72197 | 154 | $306 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 153 | $30 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 104 | $35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 2 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 35 | 34 |
| Cefdinir | 34 | 33 |
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.
$27,881 across 14 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
- 2006-07-20
- Last updated
- 2025-06-25
- Certified
- 2025-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Busch's NPI number?
- James Busch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285654210, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Busch's specialty?
- James Busch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Busch located?
- James Busch's practice location on file with NPPES is 1604 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421-3125.
- What is James Busch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Busch is (423) 893-7226.
- Does James Busch accept Medicare?
- James Busch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Busch's NPI active?
- Yes — James Busch's NPI (1285654210) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.