Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gerald Buntin, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hospitalist Physician · Eureka, CA

  • NPI 1043478456
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2700 Dolbeer St
Eureka, CA 955014736
(707) 269-4253
fax (707) 269-3802

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 19, 2025
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A121358 · South Carolina #30806

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043478456. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,018
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$140,294
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 668 610 $130
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 229 221 $174
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 52 52 $130
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 50 50 $79
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 19 19 $173

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 152. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Gerald Buntin's medical specialty?
Dr. Gerald Buntin practices Hospitalist Physician in Eureka, CA.
Where does Dr. Gerald Buntin practice?
Dr. Gerald Buntin practices at 2700 Dolbeer St, Eureka, CA 955014736. Office phone: 7072694253.
What is Dr. Gerald Buntin's NPI?
Dr. Gerald Buntin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043478456, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gerald Buntin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gerald Buntin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gerald Buntin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.