David Buescher, MD
NPI 1407856362 · Adult Medicine Physician · Livingston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Buescher, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider in Livingston, TX (NPI 1407856362).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407856362
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- J5550 (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
20 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
2,554 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 | 599 | $129 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 467 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 420 | $90 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 102 | $84 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 | 99 | $4 |
| Urine Microalbumin (protein) Analysis82044 | 98 | $6 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 96 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 312 | 97 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 303 | 76 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 247 | 68 |
| Losartan Potassium | 183 | 50 |
| Lisinopril | 163 | 51 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 150 | 51 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$366 across 18 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
- 2005-07-21
- Last updated
- 2008-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Buescher's NPI number?
- David Buescher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407856362, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Buescher's specialty?
- David Buescher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Buescher located?
- David Buescher's practice location on file with NPPES is 219 Eastwood St, Livingston, TX 77351-3342.
- What is David Buescher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Buescher is (936) 327-7147.
- Does David Buescher accept Medicare?
- David Buescher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Buescher's NPI active?
- Yes — David Buescher's NPI (1407856362) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.