Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Russell Buhr, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Los Angeles, CA

  • NPI 1295059749
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 84.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 Medical Plaza Suite 365B
Los Angeles, CA 900953075
(310) 825-7921
fax (310) 794-6553
Mailing address
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400
Los Angeles, CA 900455631

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 26, 2019
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A129932

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295059749. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
149
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$16,929
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 90 60 $105
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 37 25 $154
94618 Test for exercise-induced lung stress 11 11 $24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 11 11 $143

In context: peer comparison

Among 45 peers in Los Angeles Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 206. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,092
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Chiesi USA, INC. 8 $3,821.35
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $200.00
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 2 $70.98

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$2,546
Consulting Fee
$1,235
Food and Beverage
$312

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
451
Patients
86
Total drug cost
$384,191
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 73 20 $2,449
Prednisone Generic 44 16 $265
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) Brand 40 11 $20,956
Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) Brand 40 11 $52,548
Dupixent Pen (Dupilumab) Brand 34 0 $133,390
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 31 15 $692
Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) Brand 29 0 $21,175
Montelukast Sodium Generic 29 0 $741
Advair Hfa (Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol) Brand 25 0 $18,126
Azithromycin Generic 23 13 $168

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Russell Buhr's medical specialty?
Dr. Russell Buhr practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Russell Buhr practice?
Dr. Russell Buhr practices at 200 Medical Plaza Suite 365B, Los Angeles, CA 900953075. Office phone: 3108257921.
What is Dr. Russell Buhr's NPI?
Dr. Russell Buhr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295059749, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Russell Buhr accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Russell Buhr accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Russell Buhr commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Test for exercise-induced lung stress (HCPCS 94618). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.