Thomas Buzbee, M.D.
NPI 1770682619 · Internal Medicine Physician · Tyler, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Buzbee, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Tyler, TX (NPI 1770682619).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770682619
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J1902 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
47,956 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 4,705 | $60 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 3,669 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 3,455 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 3,325 | $8 |
| Thyroxine (thyroid Chemical), Free84439 | 3,125 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 3,114 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 323 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 2,016 | 539 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,985 | 504 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,657 | 424 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,327 | 374 |
| Potassium Chloride | 1,290 | 298 |
| Losartan Potassium | 1,262 | 351 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21,261 across 122 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
- 2006-09-21
- Last updated
- 2022-08-09
- Certified
- 2022-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Buzbee's NPI number?
- Thomas Buzbee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770682619, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Buzbee's specialty?
- Thomas Buzbee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Buzbee located?
- Thomas Buzbee's practice location on file with NPPES is 1910 Roseland Blvd, Tyler, TX 75701.
- What is Thomas Buzbee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Buzbee is (903) 533-0644.
- Does Thomas Buzbee accept Medicare?
- Thomas Buzbee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Buzbee's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Buzbee's NPI (1770682619) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.