Physician Profile

Kent Buxton, MD

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About Dr. Buxton

Based in Saint Louis, MO, Kent Buxton, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Kent graduated from University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine in 2018. Kent is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Kent cared for 34 Medicare patients across 61 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes and hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes.

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Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)
Internal Medicine (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

DC licenseMD210002150
NPI1740749746
NPI issued03/19/2019

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Buxton specialize in?

Dr. Buxton is an internist in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Buxton located?

Dr. Buxton is listed at 3660 Vista Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Buxton's phone number?

The number on file is (314) 977-6100. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Buxton's NPI number?

Dr. Buxton's National Provider Identifier is 1740749746. 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. Buxton go to medical school?

Dr. Buxton attended University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Buxton been practicing?

Dr. Buxton has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Buxton do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Buxton the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Buxton confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Buxton. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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