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DR. MICHAEL GEORGE BUSCHER JR. DO
NPI 1275853657
Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since June 08, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.27/100
CMS Quality Rating
3471 5TH AVE, KAUFMANN BUILDING (LSK), SUITE 1215, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(404) 550-2165 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 8, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Michael George Buscher Jr. Do NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL GEORGE BUSCHER JR. DO (NPI 1275853657) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Connecticut (054228) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275853657
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL GEORGE BUSCHER JR.Credential: DO
Location Address3471 5TH AVE, KAUFMANN BUILDING (LSK), SUITE 1215Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3215
Mailing Address267 Grant St, Bridgeport HospitalBridgeport, CT 06610-2805
Phone(404) 550-2165
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 8, 2017
✔ NPI 1275853657 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 054228
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.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 054228 (CT)
3471 5TH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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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. Michael George Buscher Jr. Do 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 ID749429793
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150909002510
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 6

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.

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.
110 services65 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 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.
88 services87 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 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.
76 services75 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
57 services37 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
26 services17 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 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.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

93.27/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.72
Promoting Interoperability78.03
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.

DR. JOSEPH CHAK KA KWOK D.O.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3471 5TH AVE, KAUFMAN BUILDING SUITE 201
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 648-6138
ALEXANDER PATRICK HOFFMAN M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
3471 5TH AVE, KAUFMANN MEDICAL BUILDING - SUITE 1010
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 605-3277
ROBERT B NOLAND MD
Specialist
3471 5TH AVE, SUITE 102
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 682-4005
MARIA BALDWIN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Epilepsy)
3471 5TH AVE, KAUFMANN BLDG. SUITE 810
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 692-4920
LINDA SEKHON PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3471 5TH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-8700
JAMIE ILGENFRITZ PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
3471 5TH AVE, SUITE 1010
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 605-3900
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
Orthopaedic Surgery
3471 5TH AVE, SUITE 102
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-0100
MR. GUHA JAY GANESH
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3471 5TH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2345

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 Michael Buscher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Buscher is 1275853657. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2010.

Where is Michael Buscher located?

Michael Buscher practices at 3471 5th Ave Kaufmann Building (lsk), Suite 1215, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (404) 550-2165.

What is Michael Buscher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Michael Buscher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Buscher 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Buscher was last updated on March 8, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.