Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout VANBUSKIRK
Based in Encinitas, CA, Michael L. Vanbuskirk, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Michael graduated from University Central del Caribe Escuela de Medicina in 1977. Michael is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 1,591 Medicare patients across 2,328 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (760) 633-7240
- Email not available
Practice Locations
326 SANTA FE DR
Encinitas, CA 92024
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,328 services · 1,591 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
70 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
39 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
24 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax by washing | Procedure | 69209 |
14 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | Treatment | 93005 |
54 |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
50 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | Treatment | 90677 |
24 |
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
23 |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
18 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
662 |
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 family practices at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 family practices in Encinitas 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University Central del Caribe Escuela de Medicina 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Vanbuskirk specialize in?
Dr. Vanbuskirk is a family practice in Encinitas, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “FAMILY PRACTICE”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Vanbuskirk located?
Dr. Vanbuskirk is listed at 326 SANTA FE DR, Encinitas, CA 92024. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vanbuskirk's phone number?
The number on file is (760) 633-7240. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vanbuskirk's NPI number?
Dr. Vanbuskirk's National Provider Identifier is 1124123062. 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. Vanbuskirk go to medical school?
Dr. Vanbuskirk attended University Central del Caribe Escuela de Medicina, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Vanbuskirk been practicing?
Dr. Vanbuskirk has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Vanbuskirk do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Vanbuskirk performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with tracing and influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, 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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