JAMES EADS BUECHTER AUD
NPI 1184553406
Audiologist in Columbia, MO

Q: What is James Buechter's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Buechter is 1184553406. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2026.

Q: What is James Buechter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Buechter was last updated on June 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since May 14, 2026

525 N KEENE ST, COLUMBIA, MO 65201(573) 882-7903 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Jun 3, 2026, May 14, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

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About James Eads Buechter Aud NPPES

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

JAMES EADS BUECHTER AUD (NPI 1184553406) is an individual audiologist in Columbia, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2026021369) and active in the NPI registry since May 2026. He is affiliated with University Of Missouri Health Care and is a graduate of Other (2026).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184553406

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy231H00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES EADS BUECHTERCredential: AUD

Location Address525 N KEENE STColumbia, MO 65201-8367

Mailing Address525 N Keene StColumbia, MO 65201-8367 · (573) 882-4327 · Fax (573) 884-3316

Phone(573) 882-7903

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2026

Enumeration DateMay 14, 2026

Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2026

✔ NPI 1184553406 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Taxonomy Code231H00000X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 2026021369

Definition

(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.

525 N KEENE ST, Columbia, MO 65201

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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James Eads Buechter Aud is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2062976673

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260715000487

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Buechter reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

2.4 mi

Multi-Specialty

1 HOSPITAL DR
Columbia, MO 65212

Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
1,395 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1235126921 (573) 882-4141

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Missouri Health Care

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, MO

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number260141

LocationOne Hospital DriveColumbia, MO 65212 · Boone County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

LAUREL M DUEVER-COLLINS MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

525 N KEENE ST, STE 101
COLUMBIA, MO 65201

Boone County (573) 882-7350

DR. HALEY BRANTLEY AUD

Audiologist

525 N KEENE ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65201

Boone County (573) 882-4327

MRS. MORGAN RAE HAHN M.S. CCC/A

Audiologist

525 N KEENE ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65201

Boone County (573) 882-7903

STACEY KUENY MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

525 N KEENE ST, SUITE 101
COLUMBIA, MO 65201

Boone County (573) 882-7350

DR. WILLIAM CHARLES KINNEY SR. M.D.

Otolaryngology

525 N KEENE ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65201

Boone County (573) 882-7903

GREGORY S CAMPBELL M.D.

Otolaryngology

525 N KEENE ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65201

Boone County (573) 882-7903

TANISI AMIT MITTAL AUD

Audiologist

525 N KEENE ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65201

Boone County (573) 882-4327

GREGORY RENNER M.D.

Otolaryngology

525 N KEENE ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65201

Boone County (573) 882-7903

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 James Buechter's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Buechter is 1184553406. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2026.

Where is James Buechter located?

James Buechter practices at 525 N Keene St, Columbia, MO 65201. The listed phone number is (573) 882-7903.

What is James Buechter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Is James Buechter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Buechter is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Buechter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Buechter reassigns Medicare benefits to The Curators Of The University Of Missouri (Columbia, MO). The 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 James Buechter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Buechter accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list James Buechter 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.

Is James Buechter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Buechter is affiliated with University Of Missouri Health Care.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Buechter was last updated on June 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.