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MR. ROBERT LEE BUZARD M.D.
NPI 1205814910
Family Medicine in Excelsior Springs, MO

Active since January 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1010 N JESSE JAMES RD, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO 64024(816) 630-6722(816) 630-2471 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Mr. Robert Lee Buzard M.d. NPPES

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

MR. ROBERT LEE BUZARD M.D. (NPI 1205814910) is an individual family medicine provider in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (R6J43) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Excelsior Springs Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205814910
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. ROBERT LEE BUZARDCredential: M.D.
Location Address1010 N JESSE JAMES RDExcelsior Springs, MO 64024-1202
Mailing Address1010 N Jesse James RdExcelsior Springs, MO 64024-1202 · (816) 630-6722 · Fax (816) 630-2471
Phone(816) 630-6722
Fax(816) 630-2471
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateJanuary 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 2010
✔ NPI 1205814910 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · R6J43
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.
1010 N JESSE JAMES RD, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINE73700
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedP101125MO
Medicaid202671608MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan 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

Mr. Robert Lee Buzard 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 ID6002870771
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100618000677
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 3

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 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.
38 services34 patients
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.
33 services31 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Excelsior Springs Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Excelsior Springs, MO
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number261322
Location1700 Rainbow BoulevardExcelsior Springs, MO 64024 · Clay County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64024 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $55.29 – $168.52
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $13.82 – $42.13)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.82 typical visit price
range $17.60 – $137.20
Typical copayment $24.45 (range $4.40 – $34.30)
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

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
46%309 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
24%316 patients
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
91%188 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
98%3,005 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.
98%2,890 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
4%525 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
4%447 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
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.
83%326 patients1/55-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.
62%1,494 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
57%526 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
32%984 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
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…
41%1,494 patients2/55-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…
1%1,494 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 2% · 526 patients
5%526 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
8%1,494 patients
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers18 claims36 services$6.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
3 suppliers12 claims14 services$1.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, drainable, with extended wear barrier attached, (1 piece), each A4388
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier13 claims240 services$3.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers11 claims55 services$1.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$10.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers19 claims19 services$22.22 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 2

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

TERESA JOAN SHORT FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1010 N JESSE JAMES RD
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO 64024
Clay County (816) 630-6722
MS. ANGELA T. WILSON PT
Physical Therapist
1010 N JESSE JAMES RD
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO 64024
Clay County (620) 340-5085

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 Robert Buzard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Buzard is 1205814910. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 3, 2006.

Where is Robert Buzard located?

Robert Buzard practices at 1010 N Jesse James Rd, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024. The listed phone number is (816) 630-6722.

What is Robert Buzard's specialty?

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

Is Robert Buzard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Buzard 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 Robert Buzard accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 4 other insurers list Robert Buzard 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 Robert Buzard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Buzard is affiliated with Excelsior Springs Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Buzard was last updated on February 19, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.