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RUSSELL EDWARD BUSS M.D.
NPI 1679509756
Emergency Medicine in Clyde, NC

Active since June 23, 2006PECOS Enrolled
262 LEROY GEORGE DR, CLYDE, NC 28721(828) 452-8110 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Russell Edward Buss M.d. NPPES

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

RUSSELL EDWARD BUSS M.D. (NPI 1679509756) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Clyde, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9500526) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679509756
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameRUSSELL EDWARD BUSSCredential: M.D.
Location Address262 LEROY GEORGE DRClyde, NC 28721-7430
Mailing Address747 Coyote Hollow RdWaynesville, NC 28785-6524 · (828) 627-3187
Phone(828) 452-8110
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 2008
✔ NPI 1679509756 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 9500526
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.
262 LEROY GEORGE DR, Clyde, NC 28721
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINA23876
Medicaid8912014NC
Medicare PIN2258566ENC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Russell Edward Buss M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Russell Buss reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Middlesborough Emergency Physicians LLC
87 mi
Emergency Medicine
3600 CUMBERLAND AVE
Middlesboro, KY 40965
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972715878 (606) 237-1700
Southern Medical Partners, LLC
123 mi
Emergency Medicine
100 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
Hazard, KY 41701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 153 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538109962 (606) 439-6651
Western Healthcare Services Kentucky LLC
143 mi
Emergency Medicine
540 JETT DR
Jackson, KY 41339
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 32 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770243842 (606) 666-6000
Concord Medical Group Of Kentucky PLLC
248 mi
Emergency Medicine
1011 OLD HIGHWAY 60
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346746385 (270) 756-7000

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.

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.
31 services31 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.
24 services24 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
17 services14 patients
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.
12 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28721 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Behavior Analyst
262 LEROY GEORGE DR
CLYDE, NC 28721
Haywood County (828) 452-8691
DR. TRACEY HOWARD TRUESDALE PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
262 LEROY GEORGE DR
CLYDE, NC 28721
Haywood County (828) 452-8020
MR. JUSTIN KIRSCH OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
262 LEROY GEORGE DR
CLYDE, NC 28721
Haywood County (828) 452-8292
WILLIAM MILLER M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
262 LEROY GEORGE DR, STE M
CLYDE, NC 28721
Haywood County (828) 452-8369
DEBERA L HUDERLY M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
262 LEROY GEORGE DR, STE X
CLYDE, NC 28721
Haywood County (828) 452-8346
HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RCU
General Acute Care Hospital
262 LEROY GEORGE DR
CLYDE, NC 28721
Haywood County (828) 452-8651
REBEKAH CLANTON
Nurse Practitioner
262 LEROY GEORGE DR
CLYDE, NC 28721
Haywood County (256) 684-6755
KATHERINE FAYE CHILDERS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
262 LEROY GEORGE DR
CLYDE, NC 28721
Haywood County (828) 456-7311

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 Russell Buss's NPI number?

The NPI number for Russell Buss is 1679509756. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2006.

Where is Russell Buss located?

Russell Buss practices at 262 Leroy George Dr, Clyde, NC 28721. The listed phone number is (828) 452-8110.

What is Russell Buss's specialty?

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

Is Russell Buss enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Russell Buss is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Russell Buss's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Russell Buss reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Middlesborough Emergency Physicians LLC (Middlesboro, KY), Southern Medical Partners, LLC (Hazard, KY), Western Healthcare Services Kentucky LLC (Jackson, KY) and Concord Medical Group Of Kentucky PLLC (Hardinsburg, KY). 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 Russell Buss's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Russell Buss was last updated on April 17, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.