David Buchalter, MD
NPI 1639167554 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Baltimore, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Buchalter, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Baltimore, MD (NPI 1639167554).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639167554
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D63065 (MD)
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 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
4,083 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 | 1,082 | $131 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 720 | $78 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 620 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 376 | $93 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 316 | $49 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 165 | 94 |
| Methylprednisolone | 91 | 88 |
| Ibuprofen | 54 | 32 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 36 | 28 |
| Celecoxib | 27 | 21 |
| Naproxen | 26 | 15 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 18 | 15 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 16 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$262 across 6 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
- 2005-10-13
- Last updated
- 2023-01-27
- Certified
- 2023-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Buchalter's NPI number?
- David Buchalter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639167554, 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 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Buchalter located?
- David Buchalter's practice location on file with NPPES is 2700 Quarry Lake Dr, Baltimore, MD 21209-2230.
- What is David Buchalter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Buchalter is (410) 377-8900.
- 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 (1639167554) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.