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DR. THOMAS AARON BUICE M.D.
NPI 1194754648
Family Medicine in Barnesville, GA

Active since June 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
522 GREENWOOD ST, STE A, BARNESVILLE, GA 30204(770) 872-3663(770) 872-3665 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 1, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Thomas Aaron Buice M.d. NPPES

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

DR. THOMAS AARON BUICE M.D. (NPI 1194754648) is an individual family medicine provider in Barnesville, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (051758) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upson Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Mercer University School Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194754648
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS AARON BUICECredential: M.D.
Location Address522 GREENWOOD ST, STE ABarnesville, GA 30204-1554
Mailing Address522 Greenwood St, Ste ABarnesville, GA 30204-1554 · (770) 872-3663 · Fax (770) 872-3665
Phone(770) 872-3663
Fax(770) 872-3665
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMercer University School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 1, 2011
✔ NPI 1194754648 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 051758
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
522 GREENWOOD ST, Barnesville, GA 30204
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedGRP6509GA · Group Number
Medicaid000962255BGA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified08BBQZQGA
Medicare UPINH73208GA
Other200717378GA · Tax Id

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Thomas Aaron Buice 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 ID2668442823
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040803000721
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 7

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.
242 services99 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
132 services79 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
72 services72 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
60 services60 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.
39 services32 patients
Automated urinalysis test 81003
An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.
29 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upson Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Thomaston, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110002
Location801 W Gordon StreetThomaston, GA 30286 · Upson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30204 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%1,164 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
65%668 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%29 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
0%274 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
15%227 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
24%632 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
54%606 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
89%250 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
68%274 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
14%274 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

ERICA DENISE FERRELL CFNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
522 GREENWOOD ST
BARNESVILLE, GA 30204
Lamar County (770) 872-3663
MS. BRENDA JOYCE KOPLAN L.C.S.W.
Social Worker (Clinical)
522 GREENWOOD ST, SUITE G
BARNESVILLE, GA 30204
Lamar County (404) 402-6132
MRS. MARILYN REYNOLDS LIPPER L.C.S.W.
Social Worker (Clinical)
522 GREENWOOD ST, SUITE G
BARNESVILLE, GA 30204
Lamar County (770) 789-2238

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 Thomas Buice's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Buice is 1194754648. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2006.

Where is Thomas Buice located?

Thomas Buice practices at 522 Greenwood St Ste A, Barnesville, GA 30204. The listed phone number is (770) 872-3663.

What is Thomas Buice's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Thomas Buice enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Buice 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.

What insurance does Thomas Buice accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Thomas Buice 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 Thomas Buice affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Buice is affiliated with Upson Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Buice was last updated on November 1, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.