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- 172 Asheland Ave, Suite C, Asheville, NC 28801
About Dr. Buzzanell
Charles A. Buzzanell, M.D. is a specialist practicing in Asheville, NC. Charles trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. Medicare claims data shows Charles provided 5,368 services to 1,538 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1841364551.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (828) 350-9310
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Practice Locations
172 ASHELAND AVE SUITE C
Asheville, NC 28801
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,368 services · 1,538 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
156 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
114 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | Procedure | 64635 |
70 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint | Procedure | 64636 |
67 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64490 |
60 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | Procedure | 64491 |
59 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64493 |
52 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | Procedure | 64494 |
51 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | Procedure | 64633 |
30 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other specialists in Asheville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1984 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance 1
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Charles A. Buzzanell?
Charles A. Buzzanell is a specialist in Asheville, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Charles A. Buzzanell's address?
Charles A. Buzzanell is listed at 172 Asheland Ave Suite C, Asheville, NC 28801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Charles A. Buzzanell?
The number on file is (828) 350-9310. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Charles A. Buzzanell?
Charles A. Buzzanell's National Provider Identifier is 1841364551. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Charles A. Buzzanell train?
Charles A. Buzzanell attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Charles A. Buzzanell have?
Charles A. Buzzanell has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Charles A. Buzzanell perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Charles A. Buzzanell performs procedures including injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance, injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles and destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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