THOMAS W BUENKER M.D.
NPI 1164491437
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Laveen, AZ

Q: What is Thomas Buenker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Buenker is 1164491437. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2006.

Q: What is Thomas Buenker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Buenker was last updated on March 12, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.

Active since March 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

86.99/100

CMS Quality Rating

4577 W PECOS RD, LAVEEN, AZ 85339(602) 528-7100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Thomas W Buenker M.d. NPPES

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

THOMAS W BUENKER M.D. (NPI 1164491437) is an individual psychiatry provider in Laveen, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (30034) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical College Of Wisconsin (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164491437

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameTHOMAS W BUENKERCredential: M.D.

Location Address4577 W PECOS RDLaveen, AZ 85339-9002

Mailing Address10105 East Via Linda, Suite 103, Pmb 395Scottsdale, AZ 85258-5326

Phone(602) 528-7100

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMedical College Of WisconsinGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 2015

✔ NPI 1164491437 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 30034

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

4577 W PECOS RD, Laveen, AZ 85339

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINH83899

Medicaid779770AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.Insurance ›

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

Thomas W Buenker M.d. 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 ID8628089760

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140819001068

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

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.

Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 99443

This service involves a 21-30 minute phone conversation with a physician. It's a chance for you to discuss your health concerns, symptoms or treatment plans. It's similar to an in-person consultation, but conducted over the phone for your convenience and safety.

79 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85339 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

$168.60 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $42.15 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$69.24 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

86.99/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

79.35

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

53.95

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

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