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DR. ROBERT STEVEN BUSCH M.D.
NPI 1457358715
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Albany, NY

Active since July 01, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.7/100
CMS Quality Rating
1365 WASHINGTON AVE, STE 300, ALBANY, NY 12206(518) 489-4704(518) 489-0512 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 13, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Robert Steven Busch M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT STEVEN BUSCH M.D. (NPI 1457358715) is an individual endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (138424) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital, and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457358715
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT STEVEN BUSCHCredential: M.D.
Location Address1365 WASHINGTON AVE, STE 300Albany, NY 12206-1098
Mailing Address1365 Washington Ave, Ste 300Albany, NY 12206-1098 · (518) 489-4704 · Fax (518) 489-0512
Phone(518) 489-4704
Fax(518) 489-0512
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 13, 2009
✔ NPI 1457358715 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 138424
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
1365 WASHINGTON AVE, Albany, NY 12206
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid00849298NY
Medicare UPINB82603
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified54598C

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert Steven Busch 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 ID1456264803
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050929000164
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 Robert Busch reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Albany Medical College
2.8 mi
Allergy & Immunology
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE
Albany, NY 12208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,640 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497921688 (518) 262-9600

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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 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.
331 services260 patients
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 77080
A DXA bone density measurement is a simple, quick, and non-invasive procedure that assesses the strength of your bones. This test uses X-rays to measure the amount of minerals, mainly calcium, in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps in early detection of osteoporosis or other bone diseases.
60 services60 patients
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report 95251
This procedure involves placing a small sensor under your skin to continuously monitor your blood sugar levels in tissue fluid. The data is interpreted and a report is generated to help manage your diabetes more effectively.
24 services20 patients
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 76536
An ultrasound scan of the head and neck soft tissue is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in these areas. It helps identify any abnormalities or issues, such as tumors, cysts, or infections. It's painless and doesn't involve radiation.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Albany Medical Center Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330013
Location43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34Albany, NY 12208 · Albany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12206 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

76.7/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality77.96
Promoting Interoperability74
Improvement Activities40
Cost61.04

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

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

Supplies for maintenance of insulin infusion catheter, per week A4224
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers15 claims194 services$17.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Replacement battery, lithium, for use with medically necessary home blood glucose monitor owned by patient, each A4235
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers11 claims14 services$0.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
45 suppliers176 claims637 services$6.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
5 suppliers26 claims26 services$2.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Spring-powered device for lancet, each A4258
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
5 suppliers13 claims13 services$1.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
21 suppliers60 claims127 services$1.20 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 20

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

KATHRYN DAVIS RN, MS, CDE
Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
1365 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 300
ALBANY, NY 12206
Albany County (518) 489-4704
ANN BIITTIG RN, CDE
Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
1365 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 300
ALBANY, NY 12206
Albany County (518) 489-4704
PATRICIA MARSH RPA-C
Physician Assistant
1365 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 300
ALBANY, NY 12206
Albany County (518) 489-4704
UPSTATE OB/GYN ASSOCIATES,P.C.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1365 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 201
ALBANY, NY 12206
Albany County (518) 489-4446
GERARD BUCHANAN PT
Physical Therapist
1365 WASHINGTON AVE
ALBANY, NY 12206
Albany County (518) 438-7926
DAWN B DLUGE-AUNGST PA, CDE
Physician Assistant
1365 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 300
ALBANY, NY 12206
Albany County (518) 489-4704
PETER NAMKOONG M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1365 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 201
ALBANY, NY 12206
Albany County (518) 489-4446
ALBANY NUCLEAR MEDICINE PC
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
1365 WASHINGTON AVE
ALBANY, NY 12206
Albany County (518) 482-4838

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 Busch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Busch is 1457358715. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2005.

Where is Robert Busch located?

Robert Busch practices at 1365 Washington Ave Ste 300, Albany, NY 12206. The listed phone number is (518) 489-4704.

What is Robert Busch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Robert Busch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Busch 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Robert Busch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Busch reassigns Medicare benefits to Albany Medical College (Albany, NY). 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 Robert Busch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Robert Busch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Busch is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Busch was last updated on November 13, 2009. 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.