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FREDERICK F BUECHEL SR. MD
NPI 1770538894
Orthopaedic Surgery in South Orange, NJ

Active since May 24, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2028
61 1ST ST, SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079(973) 762-8344(973) 762-1626 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Frederick F Buechel Sr. Md NPPES

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

FREDERICK F BUECHEL SR. MD (NPI 1770538894) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in South Orange, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (MA26562) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770538894
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameFREDERICK F BUECHEL SR.Credential: MD
Location Address61 1ST STSouth Orange, NJ 07079-1900
Mailing Address61 1st St, 1st FloorSouth Orange, NJ 07079-1900 · (973) 762-8344 · Fax (973) 762-1626
Phone(973) 762-8344
Fax(973) 762-1626
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 2010
✔ NPI 1770538894 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · MA26562
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
61 1ST ST, South Orange, NJ 07079
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid1997009NJ
Other260070395NJ · Horizon
Medicare UPINC60357
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified36777SGHNJ

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

Frederick F Buechel Sr. 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 April 1, 2022 through April 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2022
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2028Opt-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 07079 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CRYSTAL L JACKSON PA C
Physician Assistant
61 1ST ST
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079
Essex County (973) 762-8344
SOUTH MOUNTAIN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES LLC
Orthopaedic Surgery
61 1ST ST
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079
Essex County (973) 762-8344
THOMAS F CUOMO MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
61 1ST ST
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079
Essex County (973) 762-8344
THOMAS E HELBIG MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
61 1ST ST
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079
Essex County (973) 762-8344

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 Frederick Buechel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frederick Buechel is 1770538894. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2006.

Where is Frederick Buechel located?

Frederick Buechel practices at 61 1st St, South Orange, NJ 07079. The listed phone number is (973) 762-8344.

What is Frederick Buechel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Frederick Buechel enrolled in Medicare?

No. Frederick Buechel has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028. 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Frederick Buechel was last updated on June 24, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.