Heather Buchholz, MD
NPI 1457553661 · Dermatology Physician · Duluth, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Buchholz, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Duluth, MN (NPI 1457553661).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457553661
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 49936 (MN)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,278 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 406 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 227 | $64 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 192 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 175 | $94 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 94 | $24 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 338 | 174 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 171 | 133 |
| Nystatin | 149 | 85 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 124 | 85 |
| Fluorouracil | 54 | 53 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 52 | — |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 48 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$52 across 3 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
- 2007-06-01
- Last updated
- 2017-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Buchholz's NPI number?
- Heather Buchholz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457553661, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Buchholz's specialty?
- Heather Buchholz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Buchholz located?
- Heather Buchholz's practice location on file with NPPES is 920 E 1st St, Duluth, MN 55805-2201.
- What is Heather Buchholz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Buchholz is (218) 249-7930.
- Does Heather Buchholz accept Medicare?
- Heather Buchholz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Buchholz's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Buchholz's NPI (1457553661) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.