James Buschbach, MD
NPI 1619474764 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Oak Lawn, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Buschbach, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Oak Lawn, IL (NPI 1619474764).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619474764
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036168625 (IL)
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
68 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 26 | $78 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 23 | $168 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 19 | $112 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $78–$168 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,369 across 9 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2450 Riverside Ave # R200Minneapolis, MN 55454-1450Phone: (612) 273-7951
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-06
- Last updated
- 2024-07-09
- Certified
- 2024-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Buschbach's NPI number?
- James Buschbach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619474764, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Buschbach's specialty?
- James Buschbach is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Buschbach located?
- James Buschbach's practice location on file with NPPES is 6700 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2199.
- What is James Buschbach's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Buschbach is (708) 974-7330.
- Does James Buschbach accept Medicare?
- James Buschbach is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Buschbach's NPI active?
- Yes — James Buschbach's NPI (1619474764) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.