RICHARD D. BUCHOLZ MD
NPI 1457455677
Neurological Surgery in Saint Louis, MO

Q: What is Richard Bucholz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Bucholz is 1457455677. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 8, 2006.

Q: What is Richard Bucholz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Bucholz was last updated on March 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since September 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

81.57/100

CMS Quality Rating

1201 S GRAND BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104(314) 977-8849 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 29, 2021, Nov 19, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Richard D. Bucholz Md NPPES

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

RICHARD D. BUCHOLZ MD (NPI 1457455677) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (R9C25) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457455677

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207T00000X

Provider Legal NameRICHARD D. BUCHOLZCredential: MD

Location Address1201 S GRAND BLVDSaint Louis, MO 63104-1016

Mailing Address1201 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104-1016 · (314) 977-4440

Phone(314) 977-8849

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSYale University School Of MedicineGraduated 1977

Enumeration DateSeptember 8, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 29, 2021

✔ NPI 1457455677 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207T00000X

License✔ Licensed in MO · R9C25

Definition

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

1201 S GRAND BLVD, Saint Louis, MO 63104

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11225 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104-1016 · Phone (314) 977-8849

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

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

Richard D. Bucholz Md 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 ID9638277478

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070622000093

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 3

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.

Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator generator with simple spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulator programming 95971

This procedure involves the use of electronic devices to analyze and adjust an implanted neurostimulator. The neurostimulator helps manage pain by sending mild electrical signals to your spinal cord or peripheral nerves. This analysis ensures it's functioning properly.

21 services19 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

20 services19 patients

Insertion of brain neurostimulator pulse device with connection to single electrode array 61885

This is a procedure where a small device, known as a neurostimulator, is implanted in your brain. It sends electrical signals via a connected electrode array to help regulate abnormal brain activity. It's often used for conditions like Parkinson's disease.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number260105

Location3635 Vista AveSaint Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis City County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63104 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

$128.28 typical visit price

range $55.65 – $169.38

Typical copayment $32.07 (range $13.91 – $42.34)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$69.50 typical visit price

range $17.76 – $137.92

Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.44 – $34.48)

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.

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.

81.57/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

76.09

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.28

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.

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