Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Buese, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician · Pasadena, CA

  • NPI 1295756237
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
100 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 911053010
(626) 397-5000
fax (626) 397-2912
Mailing address
225 S Lake Ave, 535
Pasadena, CA 911013005

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 14, 2008
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G39589
Medicaid
CA #00G395890

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295756237. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
86
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$16,124
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 31 30 $146
01610 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of shoulder and underarm 15 15 $336
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 15 15 $46
00914 Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope 14 14 $275
00400 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 11 11 $185

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in this city , average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 2.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $24.07

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$24

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Buese's medical specialty?
Dr. James Buese practices Anesthesiology Physician in Pasadena, CA.
Where does Dr. James Buese practice?
Dr. James Buese practices at 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 911053010. Office phone: 6263975000.
What is Dr. James Buese's NPI?
Dr. James Buese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295756237, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. James Buese commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of shoulder and underarm (HCPCS 01610); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.