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- 601 W 5Th Ave Ste 500, Spokane, WA 99204
About Mark Buescher
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Mark J. Buescher, PA-C practices in Spokane, WA. Mark graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2009. Medicare claims data shows Mark provided 7,924 services to 630 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance. NPI 1407181019 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (509) 344-2663
- Email not available
Practice Locations
601 W 5TH AVE STE 500
Spokane, WA 99204
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,924 services · 630 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
83 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
63 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
76 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
50 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
7,280 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, ropivacaine hydrochloride, 1 mg | Drug given | J2795 |
72 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | Drug given | J1040 |
69 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
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.
Other physician assistants at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Spokane 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Mark J. Buescher?
Mark J. Buescher is a physician assistant in Spokane, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Mark J. Buescher's address?
Mark J. Buescher is listed at 601 W 5Th Ave Ste 500, Spokane, WA 99204. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Mark J. Buescher?
The number on file is (509) 344-2663. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Mark J. Buescher?
Mark J. Buescher's National Provider Identifier is 1407181019. 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 Mark J. Buescher train?
Mark J. Buescher attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Mark J. Buescher have?
Mark J. Buescher has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Mark J. Buescher perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Mark J. Buescher performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hip, 2-3 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, 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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