BRUCE R BUHR MD
NPI 1780610386
Orthopaedic Surgery in Wichita, KS
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
Specialties & Licenses 2
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.
Secondary Practice Location 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
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.
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.
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, KSPhysician 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.
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.
WICHITA, KS 67206
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.
What insurance does Bruce Buhr accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare 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 with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
