Catherine Buletza, MD
NPI 1912971607 · Surgical Critical Care Physician · West Palm Beach, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Catherine Buletza, MD is a Surgical Critical Care Physician provider in West Palm Beach, FL (NPI 1912971607).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912971607
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Critical Care PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA06114400 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
416 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 276 | $216 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 52 | $120 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 49 | $79 |
| Emergent Insertion of Breathing Tube Into Windpipe Using an Endoscope31500 | 16 | $147 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 12 | $175 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-17
- Last updated
- 2025-06-03
- Certified
- 2025-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Catherine Buletza's NPI number?
- Catherine Buletza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912971607, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Catherine Buletza's specialty?
- Catherine Buletza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Critical Care Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Catherine Buletza located?
- Catherine Buletza's practice location on file with NPPES is 1309 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-3499.
- What is Catherine Buletza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Catherine Buletza is (973) 831-5155.
- Does Catherine Buletza accept Medicare?
- Catherine Buletza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Catherine Buletza's NPI active?
- Yes — Catherine Buletza's NPI (1912971607) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.