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DR. RICHARD FREDERICK BUSCH MD
NPI 1245265560
Otolaryngology in Bakersfield, CA

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2201 MT VERNON AVE, SUITE 211, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306(661) 872-7000(661) 872-0499 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Frederick Busch Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD FREDERICK BUSCH MD (NPI 1245265560) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (G42715) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245265560
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD FREDERICK BUSCHCredential: MD
Location Address2201 MT VERNON AVE, SUITE 211Bakersfield, CA 93306
Mailing AddressPo Box 60159Bakersfield, CA 93386-0159 · (661) 872-7000 · Fax (661) 872-0499
Phone(661) 872-7000
Fax(661) 872-0499
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1245265560 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G42715
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
2201 MT VERNON AVE, Bakersfield, CA 93306
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPIND43399
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00G527150CA

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)

Dr. Richard Frederick Busch Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Kern County Hospital Authority
0.4 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE
Bakersfield, CA 93306
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 532 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376623538 (661) 326-2000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93306 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
$135.05 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $33.76 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.67 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $18.41 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

DR. SURESH KUMARI MD
Pediatrics
2201 MT VERNON AVE, STE 211
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Kern County (661) 872-7000
KERN FACULTY MEDICAL GROUP
Family Medicine
2201 MT VERNON AVE, STE 211
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Kern County (661) 872-7000
DR. AUGUSTINE DELGADO MUNOZ MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2201 MT VERNON AVE, STE 211
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Kern County (661) 872-7000
DR. CARY HATTON FREEMAN MD
Ophthalmology
2201 MT VERNON AVE, STE 211
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Kern County (661) 872-7000
DR. ROYCE HARWOOD JOHNSON MD
Internal Medicine
2201 MT VERNON AVE, STE 211
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Kern County (661) 872-7000
DR. ALAN SCOTT RAGLAND
Internal Medicine
2201 MT VERNON AVE, STE 211
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Kern County (661) 872-7000

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 Richard Busch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Busch is 1245265560. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is Richard Busch located?

Richard Busch practices at 2201 Mt Vernon Ave Suite 211, Bakersfield, CA 93306. The listed phone number is (661) 872-7000.

What is Richard Busch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Richard Busch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Busch is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Richard Busch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Busch reassigns Medicare benefits to Kern County Hospital Authority (Bakersfield, CA). 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 Richard Busch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Busch was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.