Caroline Buehler, M.S, PA-C
NPI 1679977078 · Physician Assistant · Annapolis, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Caroline Buehler, M.S, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Annapolis, MD (NPI 1679977078).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679977078
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- M.S, PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1120856
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
2,812 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 | 970 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 417 | $106 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 386 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 376 | $75 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 217 | $91 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 138 | 70 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 119 | 79 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 80 | 71 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 74 | 42 |
| Hydrocortisone | 43 | 34 |
| Fluorouracil | 36 | 31 |
| Finasteride | 28 | 11 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$569 across 26 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
- 2014-10-14
- Last updated
- 2015-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caroline Buehler's NPI number?
- Caroline Buehler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679977078, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Caroline Buehler's specialty?
- Caroline Buehler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Caroline Buehler located?
- Caroline Buehler's practice location on file with NPPES is 2002 Medical Parkway,, Annapolis Dermatology Associates, Annapolis, MD 21401.
- What is Caroline Buehler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Caroline Buehler is (504) 920-7613.
- Does Caroline Buehler accept Medicare?
- Caroline Buehler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Caroline Buehler's NPI active?
- Yes — Caroline Buehler's NPI (1679977078) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.