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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 108
Downey, CA 902415020
(562) 459-4000
fax (562) 459-4001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$69,098
Food and Beverage
$7,842
Travel and Lodging
$5,975
Consulting Fee
$1,900
Education
$170

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

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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.