DR. JAMES P BUWEN D.O.
NPI 1679704761
Surgery in Springfield, NJ

Q: What is James Buwen's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Buwen is 1679704761. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 6, 2009.

Q: What is James Buwen's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Buwen was last updated on March 16, 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.

Active since August 06, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

193 MORRIS AVE, 2ND FLOOR, NEW JERSEY BARIATRIC CENTER, SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081(908) 481-1270 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. James P Buwen D.o. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES P BUWEN D.O. (NPI 1679704761) is an individual surgery provider in Springfield, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MB09389500) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center, and is a graduate of Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679704761

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES P BUWENCredential: D.O.

Location Address193 MORRIS AVE, 2ND FLOOR, NEW JERSEY BARIATRIC CENTERSpringfield, NJ 07081

Mailing Address1 Lynch CtBridgewater, NJ 08807-5560

Phone(908) 481-1270

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSNova Southeastern College Of Osteo MedicineGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateAugust 6, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 2016

✔ NPI 1679704761 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MB09389500✔ Licensed in PA · OS016794

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.

193 MORRIS AVE, 2ND FLOOR, Springfield, NJ 07081

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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James P Buwen D.o. 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 ID7416172812

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150909000679

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 James Buwen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Laparoscopic Edge, PC

1.3 mi

Surgery

700 RAHWAY AVE
Union, NJ 07083

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
7 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1992024095 (908) 481-1270

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

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.

41 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Overlook Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Summit, NJ

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number310051

Location99 Beauvoir AvenueSummit, NJ 07901 · Union County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07081 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

$98.09 typical visit price

range $63.84 – $190.92

Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$79.09 typical visit price

range $20.97 – $155.92

Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)

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.

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 James Buwen's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Buwen is 1679704761. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 6, 2009.

Where is James Buwen located?

James Buwen practices at 193 Morris Ave, 2nd Floor New Jersey Bariatric Center, Springfield, NJ 07081. The listed phone number is (908) 481-1270.

What is James Buwen's specialty?

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

Is James Buwen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Buwen 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 James Buwen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Buwen reassigns Medicare benefits to Laparoscopic Edge, PC (Union, NJ). 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 James Buwen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is James Buwen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Buwen is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Buwen was last updated on March 16, 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.