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DR. KATHLEEN MARIE BUHLER O.D.
NPI 1912955782
Optometrist in Bothell, WA

Active since May 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
14920 104TH AVE NE, BOTHELL, WA 98011(425) 742-2900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Kathleen Marie Buhler O.d. NPPES

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

DR. KATHLEEN MARIE BUHLER O.D. (NPI 1912955782) is an individual optometrist in Bothell, Washington, licensed in Washington (60336291) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912955782
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHLEEN MARIE BUHLERCredential: O.D.
Location Address14920 104TH AVE NEBothell, WA 98011-7209
Mailing Address16300 Mill Creek BlvdMill Creek, WA 98012-1737 · (425) 742-2900
Phone(425) 742-2900
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSSouthern California College Of OptometryGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 21, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 21, 2024
✔ NPI 1912955782 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · 60336291✔ Licensed in ID · ODP-100590✔ Licensed in CO · OPT.0001207
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X · License 8067 (CA)
14920 104TH AVE NE, Bothell, WA 98011
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Other Identifiers 1

OtherAX458AMedicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kathleen Marie Buhler O.d. 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 ID7113985201
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041221000421, I20240520003843
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98011 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.74 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $19.68 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
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 Kathleen Buhler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathleen Buhler is 1912955782. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2006.

Where is Kathleen Buhler located?

Kathleen Buhler practices at 14920 104th Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011. The listed phone number is (425) 742-2900.

What is Kathleen Buhler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Kathleen Buhler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathleen Buhler 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 Kathleen Buhler accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Kathleen Buhler 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathleen Buhler was last updated on May 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.