Christoph Buettner, MD, PHD
NPI 1609092766 · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christoph Buettner, MD, PHD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1609092766).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609092766
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 243696 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,975 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-17
- Last updated
- 2012-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christoph Buettner's NPI number?
- Christoph Buettner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609092766, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christoph Buettner's specialty?
- Christoph Buettner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christoph Buettner located?
- Christoph Buettner's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 E 98th St, New York, NY 10029-6501.
- What is Christoph Buettner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christoph Buettner is (212) 241-7975.
- Does Christoph Buettner accept Medicare?
- Christoph Buettner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christoph Buettner's NPI active?
- Yes — Christoph Buettner's NPI (1609092766) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.