Douglas Buethe, M.D.
NPI 1669767315 · Dermatology Physician · Cleveland, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Buethe, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Cleveland, OH (NPI 1669767315).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669767315
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,591 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,020 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 787 | $95 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 657 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 453 | $133 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 249 | $118 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 213 | 136 |
| Ketoconazole | 210 | 114 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 150 | 33 |
| Fluocinonide | 147 | 84 |
| Tacrolimus | 140 | 69 |
| Betamethasone/Propylene Glycbrand: Betamethasone Diprop Augmented | 120 | 69 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 90 | 49 |
| Tretinoin | 74 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$180 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-10
- Last updated
- 2015-09-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Buethe's NPI number?
- Douglas Buethe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669767315, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Buethe's specialty?
- Douglas Buethe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Buethe located?
- Douglas Buethe's practice location on file with NPPES is 11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106-1716.
- What is Douglas Buethe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Buethe is (216) 844-8200.
- Does Douglas Buethe accept Medicare?
- Douglas Buethe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Buethe's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Buethe's NPI (1669767315) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.