Kent Buxton, MD
NPI 1740749746 · Internal Medicine Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kent Buxton, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1740749746).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740749746
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- 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 tenure28% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
61 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 45 | $84 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 16 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$123 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 22 | 13 |
| Losartan Potassium | 22 | 12 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 13 | 13 |
| Carvedilol | 12 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-19
- Last updated
- 2022-08-19
- Certified
- 2022-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kent Buxton's NPI number?
- Kent Buxton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740749746, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kent Buxton's specialty?
- Kent Buxton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kent Buxton located?
- Kent Buxton's practice location on file with NPPES is 3660 Vista Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110-2540.
- What is Kent Buxton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kent Buxton is (314) 977-6100.
- Does Kent Buxton accept Medicare?
- Kent Buxton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kent Buxton's NPI active?
- Yes — Kent Buxton's NPI (1740749746) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.