Scott Anthony Buhler, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Metairie, LA

Scott Anthony Buhler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Metairie, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Crescent City Orthopedics Llc and his current practice location is 3600 Houma Blvd, Metairie, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 309-6500.

Scott Anthony Buhler is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 205931) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1427362847.

Contact Information

Scott Anthony Buhler, MD
3600 Houma Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70006-4230
(504) 309-6500
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Physician's Profile

Full NameScott Anthony Buhler
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience17 Years
Location3600 Houma Blvd, Metairie, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Scott Anthony Buhler attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427362847
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/27/2010
  • Last Update Date: 12/23/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456592013
  • Enrollment ID: I20130724000141

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Scott Anthony Buhler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427362847NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery N7401 (Texas)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 205931 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Pulse Home Health CareCovington, LAHome health agency
Tulane Medical CenterNew orleans, LAHospital
St Bernard Parish HospitalChalmette, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Crescent City Orthopedics Llc43858239138

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Scott Anthony Buhler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCrescent City Orthopedics Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215238902
PECOS PAC ID: 4385823913
Enrollment ID: O20110127000828

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Scott Anthony Buhler is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Scott Anthony Buhler, MD
3600 Houma Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70006-4230

Ph: (504) 309-6500
Scott Anthony Buhler, MD
3600 Houma Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70006-4230

Ph: (504) 309-6500

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