Physician Profile
Scott A. Buhler, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
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
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,445 services · 1,051 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
165 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
37 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
27 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
109 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
90 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
42 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
22 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
21 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
19 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
16 |
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. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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.
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