DR. ZACHARY BUCHWALD M.D. PH.D.
NPI 1497140552
Radiology - Radiation Oncology in Atlanta, GA

Active since April 04, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.26/100
CMS Quality Rating
1364 CLIFTON RD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30322(314) 922-7200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 10, 2020, Jun 20, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Zachary Buchwald M.d. Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. ZACHARY BUCHWALD M.D. PH.D. (NPI 1497140552) is an individual radiation oncology provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (85963) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, and is a graduate of St. Louis College Of Physicians And Surgeons (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497140552
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. ZACHARY BUCHWALDCredential: M.D. PH.D.
Location Address1364 CLIFTON RD NEAtlanta, GA 30322-1059
Mailing Address1364 Clifton Rd NeAtlanta, GA 30322-1059 · (404) 778-3473
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSSt. Louis College Of Physicians And SurgeonsGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 10, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2020
✔ NPI 1497140552 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Radiation OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0001X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 85963
Definition
A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.
1364 CLIFTON RD NE, Atlanta, GA 30322

Accepted Insurance

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. Zachary Buchwald M.d. Ph.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 ID4486079480
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200807002367
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Zachary Buchwald reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
1365 CLIFTON RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 4,840 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
615 PEACHTREE ST NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 44 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
80 JESSE HILL JR DRIVE, EMCF
Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 2,681 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 11

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.

Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields 77014
CT guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields involves using a CT scan to accurately map the area of your body where radiation will be applied. This ensures the radiation targets only the necessary area, minimizing impact to healthy tissues.
91 services14 patients
Calculation of radiation therapy dose 77300
Radiation therapy dose calculation is a process to determine the exact amount of radiation needed to treat a specific area in the body. This calculation helps ensure the treatment is effective while minimizing harm to healthy tissues. It's a key part of planning your radiation therapy.
89 services24 patients
Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy G6002
Stereoscopic x-ray guidance is a technique used in radiation therapy. It involves taking multiple X-ray images from different angles to create a 3D picture of the area to be treated. This helps accurately pinpoint the exact location for radiation delivery, ensuring the therapy is as effective as possible.
80 services14 patients
Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions 77427
Radiation treatment management involves a series of 5 sessions where targeted radiation is used to destroy or shrink cancer cells in your body. Each session is carefully planned to maximize effectiveness while minimizing harm to healthy tissues. You may experience side effects which will be closely monitored and managed for your comfort.
47 services21 patients
Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device 77334
The design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device is a process where a specialized instrument is created. This device targets harmful cells with high-energy rays to destroy or damage them, while minimizing impact on healthy cells. This aids in treating conditions like cancer.
30 services20 patients
Complex radiation therapy planning 77263
Complex radiation therapy planning is a process to determine the most effective way to deliver radiation to a specific area in your body. It involves detailed imaging to map your body's structure, allowing for precise targeting of cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
27 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Emory University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110010
Location1364 Clifton Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30322 · De Kalb County
Emergency services

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110078
Location550 Peachtree Street, NEAtlanta, GA 30308 · Fulton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110082
Location5665 Peachtree Dunwoody RoadAtlanta, GA 30342 · Fulton County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30322 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
$172.43 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $43.10 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

92.26/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.83
Promoting Interoperability100
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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Physician Assistant
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Pharmacist (Critical Care)
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322

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 Zachary Buchwald's NPI number?

The NPI number for Zachary Buchwald is 1497140552. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2015.

Where is Zachary Buchwald located?

Zachary Buchwald practices at 1364 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322. The listed phone number is (314) 922-7200.

What is Zachary Buchwald's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Radiation Oncology, with taxonomy code 2085R0001X.

Is Zachary Buchwald enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Zachary Buchwald 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 organizations bill Medicare for Zachary Buchwald's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Zachary Buchwald reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: The Emory Clinic Inc (Atlanta, GA), Georgia Protoncare Center, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) and Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc (Atlanta, GA). Each 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 Zachary Buchwald's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Zachary Buchwald accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Zachary Buchwald as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Zachary Buchwald affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Zachary Buchwald is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown and Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Zachary Buchwald was last updated on August 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.