Carole Buchs, NP
NPI 1962941054 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Fort Wayne, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carole Buchs, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Fort Wayne, IN (NPI 1962941054).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962941054
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 71006900A (IN)
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 tenure28% of score
9 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
219 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 84 | $65 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 45 | $138 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 41 | $39 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 36 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 13 | $134 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $39–$138 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 75 | 68 |
| Cefdinir | 74 | 71 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 41 | 40 |
| Azithromycin | 33 | 31 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 32 | 31 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 20 | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 19 | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-02-22
- Last updated
- 2026-01-19
- Certified
- 2026-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carole Buchs's NPI number?
- Carole Buchs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962941054, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carole Buchs's specialty?
- Carole Buchs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carole Buchs located?
- Carole Buchs's practice location on file with NPPES is 11055 Twin Creeks Cv, Fort Wayne, IN 46845-2204.
- What is Carole Buchs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carole Buchs is (260) 425-6120.
- Does Carole Buchs accept Medicare?
- Carole Buchs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carole Buchs's NPI active?
- Yes — Carole Buchs's NPI (1962941054) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.