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 .
- Primary practice
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1201 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 631041016
(314) 977-8849 - Additional location
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1225 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 631041016
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $17.10 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.