David Buchalter, MD
NPI 1598781478 · Specialist · Delray Beach, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Buchalter, MD is a Specialist provider in Delray Beach, FL (NPI 1598781478).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598781478
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME56979 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
2,650 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 | 510 | $137 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 499 | $36 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 344 | $50 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 167 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 159 | $97 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 203 | 126 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 113 | 76 |
| Methylprednisolone | 58 | 54 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 53 | 38 |
| Amoxicillin | 47 | 37 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 33 | 29 |
| Meloxicam | 30 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,937 across 30 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
- 2006-07-14
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Buchalter's NPI number?
- David Buchalter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598781478, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Buchalter's specialty?
- David Buchalter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is David Buchalter located?
- David Buchalter's practice location on file with NPPES is 4800 Linton Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33445-6584.
- What is David Buchalter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Buchalter is (561) 496-6622.
- Does David Buchalter accept Medicare?
- David Buchalter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Buchalter's NPI active?
- Yes — David Buchalter's NPI (1598781478) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.