JOSEPH J BUSCH JR. MD
NPI 1720009335
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Chattanooga, TN

Q: What is Joseph Busch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Busch is 1720009335. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2006.

Q: What is Joseph Busch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Q: Is Joseph Busch enrolled in Medicare?

No. Joseph Busch has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Busch was last updated on June 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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 July 21, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 1, 2026

1604 GUNBARREL RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421(423) 893-7226(423) 893-7398 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 25, 2025, Feb 22, 2018, Apr 24, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Joseph J Busch Jr. Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH J BUSCH JR. MD (NPI 1720009335) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD9477) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720009335

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X

Provider Legal NameJOSEPH J BUSCH JR.Credential: MD

Location Address1604 GUNBARREL RDChattanooga, TN 37421-3125

Mailing Address1604 Gunbarrel RdChattanooga, TN 37421-3125 · (423) 648-2395 · Fax (423) 648-7542

Phone(423) 893-7226

Fax(423) 893-7398

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 25, 2025

✔ NPI 1720009335 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0202X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · MD9477✔ Licensed in GA · 017780

Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

1604 GUNBARREL RD, Chattanooga, TN 37421

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Other Identifiers 7

Other2000243TN · Bcbs Of Tn

Other204004GA · Bcbs Of Ga

Other151204GA · Bcbs Of Ga

Other4072997TN · Bcbs Of Tn

Medicaid3805945TN

Medicaid000278465GA

Medicaid000248465GA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Joseph J Busch Jr. Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 1, 2020 through October 1, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2020

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37421 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

$81.53 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

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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