Maria Buitrago, D.P.M.
NPI 1972538197 · Podiatrist · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Buitrago, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1972538197).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972538197
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1509 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
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
410 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 188 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 82 | $121 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 80 | $42 |
| X-Ray of Foot, 2 Views73620 | 26 | $27 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 23 | $107 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 57 | 20 |
| Ketoconazole | 35 | 20 |
| Ciclopirox | 28 | 15 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 25 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | 12 |
| Methylprednisolone | 20 | 16 |
| Meloxicam | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$963 across 29 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
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2022-11-16
- Certified
- 2022-11-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Buitrago's NPI number?
- Maria Buitrago's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972538197, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Buitrago's specialty?
- Maria Buitrago is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Maria Buitrago located?
- Maria Buitrago's practice location on file with NPPES is 810 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77019-2000.
- What is Maria Buitrago's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Buitrago is (832) 212-6370.
- Does Maria Buitrago accept Medicare?
- Maria Buitrago is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Buitrago's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Buitrago's NPI (1972538197) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.