Richard Bucholz, MD
NPI 1457455677 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Bucholz, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1457455677).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457455677
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R9C25 (MO)
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
19 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
57 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Analysis of Implanted Neurostimulator Generator With Simple Spinal Cord Or Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Programming95971 | 21 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 20 | $65 |
| Insertion of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Device With Connection to Single Electrode Array61885 | 16 | $512 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $38–$512 (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.
$17 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)
- 1225 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104-1016Phone: (314) 977-8849
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-08
- Last updated
- 2021-03-29
- Certified
- 2021-03-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Bucholz's NPI number?
- Richard Bucholz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457455677, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Bucholz's specialty?
- Richard Bucholz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Bucholz located?
- Richard Bucholz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1201 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104-1016.
- What is Richard Bucholz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Bucholz is (314) 977-8849.
- Does Richard Bucholz accept Medicare?
- Richard Bucholz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Bucholz's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Bucholz's NPI (1457455677) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.