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BRUCE R BUHR MD
NPI 1780610386
Orthopaedic Surgery in Wichita, KS

Active since June 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1947 FOUNDERS ST, WICHITA, KS 67206(316) 689-9175(316) 613-4647 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Mar 17, 2026, Nov 5, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Bruce R Buhr Md NPPES

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

BRUCE R BUHR MD (NPI 1780610386) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Wichita, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (24119) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., and maintains a secondary practice location in Wichita.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780610386
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameBRUCE R BUHRCredential: MD
Location Address1947 FOUNDERS STWichita, KS 67206-3548
Mailing AddressPo Box 8035Wichita, KS 67208-0035 · (316) 689-9135 · Fax (316) 631-1617
Phone(316) 689-9175
Fax(316) 613-4647
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1780610386 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in KS · 24119
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.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic TraumaTaxonomy 207XX0801X · License 04-24119 (KS)
1947 FOUNDERS ST, Wichita, KS 67206
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 19828 E Shannon Woods Cir Ste 100Wichita, KS 67226-4100 · Phone (316) 631-1600 · Fax (316) 631-1617

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.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

Bruce R Buhr Md 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 ID6406896810
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050505000185
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 Bruce Buhr reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Advanced Orthopaedic Associates, P.A.
1.6 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
9828 E SHANNON WOODS CIR # 100
Wichita, KS 67226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366419574 (316) 631-1600
Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc.
2.9 mi
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1151 N ROCK ROAD
Wichita, KS 67206
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 208 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831185065 (316) 689-5235
Wesley Physicians Medical Specialties LLC
3.6 mi
Internal Medicine
2600 N WOODLAWN BLVD
Wichita, KS 67220
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 136 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699069732 (316) 260-1690

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.

Acute Care Hospitals · Wichita, KS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number170122
Location929 North St Francis StreetWichita, KS 67214 · Sedgwick County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 67206 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
$81.98 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $161.67
Typical copayment $20.49 (range $13.25 – $40.41)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.40 typical visit price
range $16.88 – $132.11
Typical copayment $16.60 (range $4.22 – $33.02)
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 14

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

YORAM B LEITNER MD
Otolaryngology
1947 FOUNDERS ST
WICHITA, KS 67206
Sedgwick County (316) 689-9227
CHARLES D PENCE MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
1947 FOUNDERS ST
WICHITA, KS 67206
Sedgwick County (316) 689-9175
PATRICIA W POWELL MD
Anesthesiology
1947 FOUNDERS ST
WICHITA, KS 67206
Sedgwick County (316) 689-4931
GLEN J MISKO MD
Otolaryngology
1947 FOUNDERS ST
WICHITA, KS 67206
Sedgwick County (316) 689-9227
RANDALL S REGEHR MD
Otolaryngology
1947 FOUNDERS ST
WICHITA, KS 67206
Sedgwick County (316) 689-9227
GEORGE L LUCAS MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
1947 FOUNDERS ST
WICHITA, KS 67206
Sedgwick County (316) 689-9175
TAMIM QAUM MD
Ophthalmology
1947 FOUNDERS ST
WICHITA, KS 67206
Sedgwick County (316) 858-2020
RICHARD A DESPLINTER MD
Plastic Surgery
1947 FOUNDERS ST
WICHITA, KS 67206
Sedgwick County (316) 689-9124

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 Bruce Buhr's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Buhr is 1780610386. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2006.

Where is Bruce Buhr located?

Bruce Buhr practices at 1947 Founders St, Wichita, KS 67206. The listed phone number is (316) 689-9175.

What is Bruce Buhr's specialty?

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

Is Bruce Buhr enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bruce Buhr 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 Bruce Buhr's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bruce Buhr reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Advanced Orthopaedic Associates, P.A. (Wichita, KS), Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc. (Wichita, KS) and Wesley Physicians Medical Specialties LLC (Wichita, KS). 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 Bruce Buhr's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bruce Buhr accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and 1 other insurer list Bruce Buhr 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 Bruce Buhr affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bruce Buhr is affiliated with Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc..

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bruce Buhr was last updated on March 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.