John Bushkar, MD
NPI 1629561089 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Bushkar, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1629561089).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629561089
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LL52630 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
688 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 263 | $164 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 209 | $112 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 171 | $8 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 33 | $194 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 12 | $67 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$194 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 68 | 65 |
| Naproxen | 65 | 62 |
| Methocarbamol | 61 | 61 |
| Meloxicam | 46 | 46 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 46 | 45 |
| Cefdinir | 42 | 42 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 38 | 37 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 169 Ashley Ave Rm Nt265Charleston, SC 29425Phone: (843) 876-8023
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-06-11
- Last updated
- 2023-01-23
- Certified
- 2023-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Bushkar's NPI number?
- John Bushkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629561089, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Bushkar's specialty?
- John Bushkar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Bushkar located?
- John Bushkar's practice location on file with NPPES is 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401-1125.
- What is John Bushkar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Bushkar is (843) 724-2010.
- Does John Bushkar accept Medicare?
- John Bushkar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Bushkar's NPI active?
- Yes — John Bushkar's NPI (1629561089) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.