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WEIGHT LOSS SURGICAL INSTITUTE, PLC
NPI 1396194965
Surgery in Tempe, AZ

Active since June 06, 2016
1855 E SOUTHERN AVE, TEMPE, AZ 85282(480) 829-6100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Weight Loss Surgical Institute, Plc NPPES

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

WEIGHT LOSS SURGICAL INSTITUTE, PLC (NPI 1396194965) is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Tempe, Arizona and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. The organization lists Thomas Buddensick, Provider, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396194965
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameWEIGHT LOSS SURGICAL INSTITUTE, PLC
Location Address1855 E SOUTHERN AVETempe, AZ 85282
Mailing Address1855 E Southern AveTempe, AZ 85282
Phone(480) 829-6100
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialThomas BuddensickProvider · (480) 829-6100
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2016
✔ NPI 1396194965 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1855 E SOUTHERN AVE, Tempe, AZ 85282
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Weight Loss Surgical Institute, Plc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Weight Loss Surgical Institute, Plc, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Thomas Buddensick, M.D.
General Practice
NPI 1356659031
1855 E SOUTHERN AVE
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 712-6000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.4 mi

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

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 Weight Loss Surgical Institute, Plc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Weight Loss Surgical Institute, Plc is 1396194965. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2016.

Where is Weight Loss Surgical Institute, Plc located?

Weight Loss Surgical Institute, Plc is located at 1855 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282. The listed phone number is (480) 829-6100.

What is Weight Loss Surgical Institute, Plc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Weight Loss Surgical Institute, Plc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Weight Loss Surgical Institute, Plc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Weight Loss Surgical Institute, Plc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (General Practice) reassigns their Medicare billing to Weight Loss Surgical Institute, Plc. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Weight Loss Surgical Institute, Plc was last updated on June 6, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.