Are you Scott A. Buhler, M.D.? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileAt a glance
- 3600 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
About Dr. Buhler
Scott A. Buhler, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Metairie, LA specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Scott trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2007. Medicare claims data shows Scott provided 3,445 services to 1,051 patients. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1427362847.
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
- (504) 309-6500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3600 HOUMA BLVD
Metairie, LA 70006
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Pain
Pediatric and tumor
Spine
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Procedures & services
Ankle surgery
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Closed fracture treatment
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Orthopedic evaluation
- Cast placement and management
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand and upper extremity
- Wrist fracture fixation
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Joint replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
Spine
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Trauma and fixation
- External fracture fixation
- Intramedullary nailing
- Repair of fracture nonunion
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Tumor and pediatric
Most searched procedures
Arthroscopy
Hand & Wrist
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,445 services · 1,051 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
165 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
37 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
109 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
90 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
42 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
22 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
21 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
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 orthopaedic surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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 orthopaedic surgeons in Metairie 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Scott A. Buhler?
Scott A. Buhler is an orthopaedic surgeon in Metairie, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Scott A. Buhler's address?
Scott A. Buhler is listed at 3600 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Scott A. Buhler?
The number on file is (504) 309-6500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Scott A. Buhler?
Scott A. Buhler's National Provider Identifier is 1427362847. 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 Scott A. Buhler train?
Scott A. Buhler attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Scott A. Buhler have?
Scott A. Buhler has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Scott A. Buhler perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Scott A. Buhler performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and injection into tendon or ligament; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views; provides treatments such as test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Scott A. Buhler's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Scott A. Buhler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.