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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3660 Vista Ave
Saint Louis, MO 631102540
(314) 977-6100
fax (314) 977-6164
Mailing address
1402 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 631041004

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

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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.