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JB ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATOLOGY CENTER
NPI 1003492323
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Downey, CA

Active since March 18, 2021
11480 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 202, DOWNEY, CA 90241(562) 459-4000(562) 459-4001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 3, 2026, May 13, 2026, Mar 25, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JB ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATOLOGY CENTER (NPI 1003492323) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Downey, California and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. The organization lists Julia Ellen Buchfuhrer, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003492323
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameJB ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATOLOGY CENTER
Location Address11480 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 202Downey, CA 90241-5022
Mailing Address11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 202Downey, CA 90241-5022 · (562) 459-4000 · Fax (562) 459-4001
Phone(562) 459-4000
Fax(562) 459-4001
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJulia Ellen BuchfuhrerOwner · (562) 459-4000
Enumeration DateMarch 18, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1003492323 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
Also ListedClinic/Center · Health ServiceTaxonomy 261QH0100X
Also ListedClinic/Center · Infusion TherapyTaxonomy 261QI0500X
Also ListedClinic/Center · Medical SpecialtyTaxonomy 261QM2500X
Also ListedNon-Pharmacy Dispensing SiteTaxonomy 332900000X
11480 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 202, Downey, CA 90241
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Julia Buchfuhrer, D.O.
Rheumatology
NPI 1093179319
11480 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 202
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 459-4000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center is 1003492323. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 18, 2021.

Where is Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center located?

Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center is located at 11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 202, Downey, CA 90241. The listed phone number is (562) 459-4000.

What is Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Rheumatology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and 10 other insurers list Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jb Arthritis And Rheumatology Center was last updated on August 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.