Michael Buzbee, OD
NPI 1649280405 · Optometrist · Odessa, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Buzbee, OD is a Optometrist provider in Odessa, TX (NPI 1649280405).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649280405
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 03017TG (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
471 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 117 | $84 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 106 | $118 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 65 | $142 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 59 | $38 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 41 | $22 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 28 | $94 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 135 | 40 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 58 | 23 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 18 | 17 |
| Travoprost | 13 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 12 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 11 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 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
- 2006-08-08
- Last updated
- 2008-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Buzbee's NPI number?
- Michael Buzbee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649280405, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Buzbee's specialty?
- Michael Buzbee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Michael Buzbee located?
- Michael Buzbee's practice location on file with NPPES is 2102 N Grandview Ave, Odessa, TX 79761-1603.
- What is Michael Buzbee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Buzbee is (432) 367-5600.
- Does Michael Buzbee accept Medicare?
- Michael Buzbee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Buzbee's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Buzbee's NPI (1649280405) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.