John Busby, M.D.
NPI 1578529970 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Little Rock, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Busby, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Little Rock, AR (NPI 1578529970).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578529970
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C6122 (AR)
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
178 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 80 | $198 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 18 | $650 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 18 | $13 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 16 | $1,537 |
| Removal of Blood Clot and Portion of Chest, Neck, Or Brain Artery35301 | 16 | $938 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 16 | $163 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$587 across 11 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
- 2006-04-25
- Last updated
- 2020-07-22
- Certified
- 2020-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Busby's NPI number?
- John Busby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578529970, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Busby's specialty?
- John Busby is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Busby located?
- John Busby's practice location on file with NPPES is 9601 Baptist Health Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205-6321.
- What is John Busby's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Busby is (501) 223-2860.
- Does John Busby accept Medicare?
- John Busby is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Busby's NPI active?
- Yes — John Busby's NPI (1578529970) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.