Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Kent Buxton, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Saint Louis, MO
- NPI 1740749746
- Accepts Medicare
- 8 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3660 Vista Ave
Saint Louis, MO 631102540
(314) 977-6100
fax (314) 977-6164 - Mailing address
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1402 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 631041004
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2019 — 7 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 19, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2018 — 8 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- District of Columbia #MD210002150
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740749746. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
54
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$5,000
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 42 | 16 | $83 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 12 | 12 | $126 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 216 peers in this city , average services per provider: 171. This provider delivers 0.3× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
87
Patients
27
Total drug cost
$1,114
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 19 | 0 | $189 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 17 | 14 | $146 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 15 | 13 | $239 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 14 | 0 | $284 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 11 | 0 | $109 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 11 | 0 | $146 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kent Buxton's medical specialty?
Dr. Kent Buxton practices Internal Medicine Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Kent Buxton practice?
Dr. Kent Buxton practices at 3660 Vista Ave, Saint Louis, MO 631102540. Office phone: 3149776100.
What is Dr. Kent Buxton's NPI?
Dr. Kent Buxton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740749746, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kent Buxton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kent Buxton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kent Buxton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.