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DR. BRIAN THOMAS BUCHER MD
NPI 1972620888
Surgery - Pediatric Surgery in Salt Lake City, UT

Active since March 23, 2007PECOS Enrolled
100 N MARIO CAPECCHI DR STE 2600, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84113(801) 662-2950(801) 662-2980 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 11, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 11, 2021, Sep 16, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Brian Thomas Bucher Md NPPES

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

DR. BRIAN THOMAS BUCHER MD (NPI 1972620888) is an individual pediatric surgery provider in Salt Lake City, Utah, licensed in Utah (9376043-1205) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972620888
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0120X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRIAN THOMAS BUCHERCredential: MD
Location Address100 N MARIO CAPECCHI DR STE 2600Salt Lake City, UT 84113-1103
Mailing Address100 N Mario Capecchi Dr Ste 2600Salt Lake City, UT 84113-1103 · (801) 662-2950 · Fax (801) 662-2980
Phone(801) 662-2950
Fax(801) 662-2980
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 11, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 11, 2021
✔ NPI 1972620888 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Pediatric SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0120X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 9376043-1205
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.
100 N MARIO CAPECCHI DR STE 2600, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, BridgeSpan Health Company, Molina Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

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)

Dr. Brian Thomas Bucher 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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Brian Bucher reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ihc Health Services Inc
Same address
Pediatrics
100 N MARIO CAPECCHI DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1497473375 (Utah)
  • 1,729 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003255464 (801) 662-1000
University Of Utah Pediatric Services
Same address
Pediatric Otolaryngology
100 N MARIO CAPECCHI DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 751 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063876100 (801) 587-6336

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

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 Brian Bucher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Bucher is 1972620888. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2007.

Where is Brian Bucher located?

Brian Bucher practices at 100 N Mario Capecchi Dr Ste 2600, Salt Lake City, UT 84113. The listed phone number is (801) 662-2950.

What is Brian Bucher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0120X.

Is Brian Bucher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Bucher is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Brian Bucher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Bucher reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Ihc Health Services Inc (Salt Lake City, UT) and University Of Utah Pediatric Services (Salt Lake City, UT). 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 Brian Bucher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brian Bucher accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, BridgeSpan Health Company, Molina Healthcare, Mountain Health CO-OP and PacificSource Health Plans and 4 other insurers list Brian Bucher 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 Brian Bucher was last updated on November 11, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.