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STEVEN DONALD BUSER MD
NPI 1922016773
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Asheville, NC

Active since August 04, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1100 TUNNEL RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805(828) 298-7911 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 20, 2024, Sep 16, 2021, Jul 14, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Steven Donald Buser Md NPPES

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

STEVEN DONALD BUSER MD (NPI 1922016773) is an individual psychiatry provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (NC9700879) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922016773
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameSTEVEN DONALD BUSERCredential: MD
Location Address1100 TUNNEL RDAsheville, NC 28805-2576
Mailing Address1100 Tunnel RdAsheville, NC 28805-2576 · (828) 298-7911 · Fax (828) 257-6300
Phone(828) 298-7911
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 20, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 15, 2024
✔ NPI 1922016773 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in NC · NC9700879
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1100 TUNNEL RD, Asheville, NC 28805
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid891093XNC
Other1093XNC · Bcbs

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Steven Donald Buser Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Steven Buser reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Julian F Keith Alcohol And Drug Abuse Treatment Center
7.6 mi
Community/Behavioral Health
201 TABERNACLE RD
Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528667763 (828) 257-6200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28805 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
$165.09 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

SPENCER STULTZ LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
MR. DEAN BROWNING RRT, CPFT
Respiratory Therapist, Registered (Pulmonary Function Technologist)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
ELLEN GLASSBERG NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
JEANINE LENHART MEADOWS LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
DR. ANNALISE NICOLE MASSEY PHARMD
Pharmacist
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
PHILIP S. HARRY M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
VICKY E. MILLER LCSW, MSSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
MR. DEAN ARNOLD LITTLE P.A.
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 299-2519

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 Steven Buser's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Buser is 1922016773. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2006.

Where is Steven Buser located?

Steven Buser practices at 1100 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805. The listed phone number is (828) 298-7911.

What is Steven Buser's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Steven Buser enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steven Buser is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Steven Buser's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Steven Buser reassigns Medicare benefits to Julian F Keith Alcohol And Drug Abuse Treatment Center (Black Mountain, NC). The 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 Steven Buser's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Steven Buser was last updated on June 20, 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.