Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Julia Buchfuhrer, D.O.
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Downey, CA
- NPI 1093179319
- Accepts Medicare
- 10 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 108
Downey, CA 902415020
(562) 459-4000
fax (562) 459-4001
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2016 — 10 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 22, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #20A15806
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1093179319. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
854
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$70,727
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 324 | 42 | $1 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 134 | 80 | $139 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 119 | 57 | $194 | |
J2001 |
Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg | 75 | 38 | $0 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 52 | 52 | $232 | |
96401 |
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | 51 | 11 | $84 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 47 | 31 | $82 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 41 | 41 | $180 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 11 | 11 | $98 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Downey Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 88. This provider delivers 9.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$84,984
Transactions
333
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 135 | $77,188.39 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 54 | $3,262.49 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 29 | $1,165.87 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 32 | $562.41 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 11 | $396.63 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 10 | $260.49 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. | 9 | $254.16 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 7 | $225.27 | |
| Jazz Pharmaceuticals INC. | 6 | $223.70 | |
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 9 | $204.65 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 9 | $166.04 | |
| Collegium Pharmaceutical, INC. | 9 | $153.93 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $137.35 | |
| Organon LLC | 8 | $132.26 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 4 | $122.09 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,210
Patients
471
Total drug cost
$1,305,701
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 288 | 102 | $33,842 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 124 | 51 | $8,096 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 122 | 62 | $10,439 |
| Evenity (2 Syringes) (Romosozumab-Aqqg) | Brand | 117 | 24 | $269,115 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 89 | 36 | $1,674 |
| Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) | Brand | 83 | 13 | $522,361 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 60 | 21 | $1,240 |
| Prolia (Denosumab) | Brand | 58 | 39 | $93,711 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) | Brand | 50 | 11 | $345,884 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 46 | 18 | $4,261 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Julia Buchfuhrer's medical specialty?
Dr. Julia Buchfuhrer practices Rheumatology Physician in Downey, CA.
Where does Dr. Julia Buchfuhrer practice?
Dr. Julia Buchfuhrer practices at 11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 108, Downey, CA 902415020. Office phone: 5624594000.
What is Dr. Julia Buchfuhrer's NPI?
Dr. Julia Buchfuhrer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093179319, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Julia Buchfuhrer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Julia Buchfuhrer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Julia Buchfuhrer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.