VESNA BUNTAK MD
NPI 1942721709
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Providence, RI

Active since July 03, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.27/100
CMS Quality Rating
593 EDDY ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903(401) 444-3565(401) 444-5493 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 1, 2024, Jul 21, 2022, Mar 10, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Vesna Buntak Md NPPES

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

VESNA BUNTAK MD (NPI 1942721709) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD19893) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Bridgeport.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942721709
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameVESNA BUNTAKCredential: MD
Location Address593 EDDY STProvidence, RI 02903-4923
Mailing AddressPo Box 986524Boston, MA 02298-6524 · (833) 924-5546
Fax(401) 444-5493
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 12, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 12, 2026
NPI 1942721709 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in RI · MD19893
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License MD19893 (RI)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License MD19893 (RI)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 1.070167 (CT)
593 EDDY ST, Providence, RI 02903

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1267 Grant StBridgeport, CT 06610-2805 · Phone (203) 384-3000

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

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

Vesna Buntak 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 ID7517352131
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240611000649
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
41 services20 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
22 services22 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Rhode Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipTribal
CMS Certification Number410007
Location593 Eddy StreetProvidence, RI 02903 · Providence County
Emergency services

The Miriam Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number410012
Location164 Summit AvenueProvidence, RI 02906 · Providence County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02903 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
$134.17 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.10 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $25.77 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.27/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.72
Promoting Interoperability78.03
Improvement Activities40

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.

Anesthesiology
593 EDDY ST, APC 6
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Surgery
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
General Acute Care Hospital
593 EDDY ST, MAIN 4
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Physician Assistant
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

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 Vesna Buntak's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vesna Buntak is 1942721709. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2017.

Where is Vesna Buntak located?

Vesna Buntak practices at 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903. The listed phone number is (401) 444-3565.

What is Vesna Buntak's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Vesna Buntak enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vesna Buntak 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.

Is Vesna Buntak affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vesna Buntak is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vesna Buntak was last updated on February 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.