MIHIR BUCH
NPI 1124446026
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Erie, PA

Active since March 29, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2500 W 12TH ST STE C, ERIE, PA 16505(814) 877-8730 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 24, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 24, 2021, Jul 28, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Mihir Buch NPPES

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

MIHIR BUCH (NPI 1124446026) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Erie, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS020652) and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Chautauqua At Wca, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124446026
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameMIHIR BUCH
Location Address2500 W 12TH ST STE CErie, PA 16505-4500
Mailing Address2500 W 12th St Ste CErie, PA 16505-4500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMay 24, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2020
NPI 1124446026 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in PA · OS020652
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
2500 W 12TH ST STE C, Erie, PA 16505

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mihir Buch is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1456642354
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200813001452, I20230105001332
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 23

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
136 services110 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
89 services89 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
69 services64 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
66 services65 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726
This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.
65 services65 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010
This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.
63 services60 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Upmc Chautauqua At Wca

Acute Care Hospitals · Jamestown, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330239
Location207 Foote AvenueJamestown, NY 14701 · Chautauqua County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Hamot

Acute Care Hospitals · Erie, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390063
Location201 State StreetErie, PA 16550 · Erie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Northwest

Acute Care Hospitals · Seneca, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390091
Location100 Fairfield DriveSeneca, PA 16346 · Venango County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Meadville Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Meadville, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390113
Location751 Liberty StreetMeadville, PA 16335 · Crawford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16505 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers11 claims58 services$2.42 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers49 claims49 services$21.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$89.72 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
6 suppliers89 claims89 services$91.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers17 claims17 services$34.75 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
9 suppliers43 claims11,615 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner
2500 W 12TH ST STE C
ERIE, PA 16505
Nurse Practitioner
2500 W 12TH ST STE C, SUITE C
ERIE, PA 16505
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2500 W 12TH ST STE C
ERIE, PA 16505
Nurse Practitioner
2500 W 12TH ST STE C
ERIE, PA 16505
Physician Assistant
2500 W 12TH ST STE C
ERIE, PA 16505
Physician Assistant
2500 W 12TH ST STE C
ERIE, PA 16505
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2500 W 12TH ST STE C, SUITE C
ERIE, PA 16505
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2500 W 12TH ST STE C
ERIE, PA 16505

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 Mihir Buch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mihir Buch is 1124446026. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2014.

Where is Mihir Buch located?

Mihir Buch practices at 2500 W 12th St Ste C, Erie, PA 16505. The listed phone number is (814) 877-8730.

What is Mihir Buch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Mihir Buch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mihir Buch is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Mihir Buch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mihir Buch is affiliated with Upmc Chautauqua At Wca, Upmc Hamot, Upmc Northwest and Meadville Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mihir Buch was last updated on May 24, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.