Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Bucholz, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Saint Louis, MO

  • NPI 1457455677
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 49 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1201 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 631041016
(314) 977-8849
Additional location
1225 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 631041016

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 29, 2021
Year of graduation
1977 — 49 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #R9C25

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457455677. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
94
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$44,756
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
95971 Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator generator with simple spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulator programming 24 22 $38
61885 Insertion of brain neurostimulator pulse device with connection to single electrode array 16 15 $529
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 15 14 $69
61867 Removal of skull bone with computer-assisted insertion of neurostimulator electrodes in brain with recording, first array 14 13 $2,346
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 14 11 $65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 11 11 $54

In context: peer comparison

Among 25 peers in Saint Louis Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 2.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pfizer INC. 1 $17.10

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$17

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Bucholz's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Bucholz practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Richard Bucholz practice?
Dr. Richard Bucholz practices at 1201 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 631041016. Office phone: 3149778849.
What is Dr. Richard Bucholz's NPI?
Dr. Richard Bucholz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457455677, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Bucholz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Bucholz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Bucholz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator generator with simple spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulator programming (HCPCS 95971); Insertion of brain neurostimulator pulse device with connection to single electrode array (HCPCS 61885); Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement (HCPCS 77012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.