Michael Buday, PAC
NPI 1518947720 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Johnstown, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Buday, PAC is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Johnstown, PA (NPI 1518947720).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518947720
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PAC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA002047L (PA)
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 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
75 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 29 | $164 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 21 | $62 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 14 | $27 |
| X-Ray of Both Knees While Standing73565 | 11 | $31 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $27–$164 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 176 | 146 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 82 | 55 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 63 | 62 |
| Amoxicillin | 38 | 19 |
| Methylprednisolone | 26 | 21 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 16 | 11 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$176 across 7 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
- 2006-01-23
- Last updated
- 2019-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Buday's NPI number?
- Michael Buday's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518947720, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Buday's specialty?
- Michael Buday is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michael Buday located?
- Michael Buday's practice location on file with NPPES is 321 Main St, Johnstown, PA 15901-1632.
- What is Michael Buday's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Buday is (814) 535-6521.
- Does Michael Buday accept Medicare?
- Michael Buday is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Buday's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Buday's NPI (1518947720) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.