DR. DAVID BUCKWALTER D.O.
NPI 1275734378
Emergency Medicine in Cortez, CO

Active since May 29, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.07/100
CMS Quality Rating
1311 N MILDRED RD, CORTEZ, CO 81321(970) 565-6666 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 20, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. David Buckwalter D.o. NPPES

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

DR. DAVID BUCKWALTER D.O. (NPI 1275734378) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Cortez, Colorado, licensed in Wyoming (TL1320) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275734378
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID BUCKWALTERCredential: D.O.
Location Address1311 N MILDRED RDCortez, CO 81321-2231
Mailing Address146 Crazy Horse DrDurango, CO 81301-3100 · (928) 377-6868
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 20, 2012
NPI 1275734378 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in WY · TL1320 Licensed in AZ · 4801 Licensed in CO · DR-51379
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

1311 N MILDRED RD, Cortez, CO 81321

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

Dr. David Buckwalter D.o. 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 ID9638224439
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190409000540
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 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
416 services383 patients
Emergency department visit for problem of high severity 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
127 services120 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
82 services82 patients
Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gloucester, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490130
Location7519 Hospital RoadGloucester, VA 23061 · Gloucester County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81321 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
$89.43 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $22.35 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

94.07/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality90.65
Promoting Interoperability95.83
Improvement Activities40

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1311 N MILDRED RD
CORTEZ, CO 81321
Emergency Medicine
1311 N MILDRED RD
CORTEZ, CO 81321
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1311 N MILDRED RD
CORTEZ, CO 81321
Emergency Medicine
1311 N MILDRED RD
CORTEZ, CO 81321
Family Medicine
1311 N MILDRED RD
CORTEZ, CO 81321
Physical Therapist
1311 N MILDRED RD
CORTEZ, CO 81321
Pharmacist (Geriatric)
1311 N MILDRED RD
CORTEZ, CO 81321
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1311 N MILDRED RD
CORTEZ, CO 81321

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1275734378, enumerated as an "individual" on May 29, 2007.

The provider is located at 1311 N MILDRED RD CORTEZ, CO 81321 and the phone number is (970) 565-6666.

Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

David Buckwalter is affiliated with: RIVERSIDE WALTER REED HOSPITAL.