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- 1950 Cook St, Dyersburg, TN 38024
About Dr. Busch
Forrest K. Busch, DO practices dermatology in Dyersburg, TN. Forrest is a 1987 graduate of University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine. Forrest is also listed as specializing in allergy & immunology. Medicare claims data shows Forrest provided 9,648 services to 2,017 patients. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields, and professional service for multiple injections of allergen. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063425791.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (731) 286-4300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1950 COOK ST
Dyersburg, TN 38024
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Cosmetic dermatology
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
- Light Therapy
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,648 services · 2,017 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
360 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
188 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
187 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
109 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, each additional skin growth | Procedure | 11105 |
45 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
42 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of ear | Procedure | 69100 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 17260 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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.
Trained at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Busch?
Dr. Busch is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Dyersburg, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Busch's address?
Dr. Busch is listed at 1950 Cook St, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Busch?
The number on file is (731) 286-4300. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Busch?
Dr. Busch's National Provider Identifier is 1063425791. 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 Dr. Busch train?
Dr. Busch attended University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Busch have?
Dr. Busch has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Busch perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Busch performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and punch biopsy, first skin growth; reads or performs imaging such as obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area and superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and professional service for multiple injections of allergen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Busch. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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