Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Busche, O.D

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Fairmont, MN

  • NPI 1407839517
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1307 Albion Ave., Ste. 102, Associate Optometry, P.A.
Fairmont, MN 560311850
(507) 238-4228
fax (507) 238-4229

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #0220

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1407839517. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,517
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$82,724
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 4,491 30 $1
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 261 261 $119
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 184 141 $83
92134 Imaging of retina 144 95 $38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 91 91 $142
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 81 81 $34
76519 Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power 78 34 $30
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 66 66 $59
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 64 63 $26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 26 26 $51

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Fairmont Optometrist, average services per provider: 459. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
953
Patients
189
Total drug cost
$139,124
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 303 90 $8,789
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 121 17 $40,300
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 119 27 $3,628
Timolol Maleate Generic 86 30 $1,220
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 78 14 $2,247
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 68 0 $21,805
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 35 11 $32,306
Bimatoprost Generic 32 0 $3,092
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 27 0 $10,319
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 20 0 $354

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Busche's medical specialty?
Dr. James Busche practices Optometrist in Fairmont, MN.
Where does Dr. James Busche practice?
Dr. James Busche practices at 1307 Albion Ave., Ste. 102, Fairmont, MN 560311850. Office phone: 5072384228.
What is Dr. James Busche's NPI?
Dr. James Busche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407839517, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Busche accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Busche accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Busche commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.