David Buchwald, M.D.
NPI 1649278672 · Nephrology Physician · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Buchwald, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1649278672).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649278672
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 81-168 (NM)
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
20 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.
$92 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
- 2005-07-13
- Last updated
- 2008-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Buchwald's NPI number?
- David Buchwald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649278672, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Buchwald's specialty?
- David Buchwald is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Buchwald located?
- David Buchwald's practice location on file with NPPES is 5852 Mesa Vista Trl Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87120-3297.
- What is David Buchwald's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Buchwald is (505) 898-1673.
- Does David Buchwald accept Medicare?
- David Buchwald is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Buchwald's NPI active?
- Yes — David Buchwald's NPI (1649278672) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.