Howard Busch, D.O.
NPI 1932262516 · Rheumatology Physician · Loxahatchee, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Busch, D.O. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Loxahatchee, FL (NPI 1932262516).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932262516
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OS5200 (FL)
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
2,767 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 632 | $136 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 269 | $43 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 194 | $136 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 186 | $18 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 139 | $54 |
| X-Ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views72170 | 130 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 132 | 82 |
| Methylprednisolone | 92 | 64 |
| Tocilizumabbrand: Actemra | 85 | — |
| Belimumabbrand: Benlysta | 81 | — |
| Abatacept/Maltosebrand: Orencia | 79 | 13 |
| Pregabalin | 47 | 25 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$73,879 across 261 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
- 2006-12-18
- Last updated
- 2022-03-01
- Certified
- 2022-03-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Busch's NPI number?
- Howard Busch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932262516, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Busch's specialty?
- Howard Busch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Busch located?
- Howard Busch's practice location on file with NPPES is 12977 Southern Blvd Bldg 5, Loxahatchee, FL 33470-9255.
- What is Howard Busch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Busch is (561) 798-8184.
- Does Howard Busch accept Medicare?
- Howard Busch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Busch's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Busch's NPI (1932262516) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.