Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Charles Buzzanell, M.D.
Specialist (CMS: Interventional Pain Management) · Asheville, NC
- NPI 1841364551
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 42 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
172 Asheland Ave, Suite C
Asheville, NC 288014005
(828) 350-9310
fax (828) 350-9311 - Mailing address
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Po Box 2449
Asheville, NC 288022449
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 26, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1984 — 42 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 174400000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #0098-00481
- Medicaid
- NC #5900458
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1841364551. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,614
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$486,136
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 2,024 | 220 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 1,530 | 314 | $83 | |
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 430 | 19 | $0 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 287 | 159 | $51 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 262 | 143 | $120 | |
27096 |
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | 149 | 101 | $229 | |
64493 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | 90 | 65 | $247 | |
64494 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | 88 | 64 | $127 | |
20553 |
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | 86 | 59 | $57 | |
64635 |
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | 77 | 64 | $620 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Asheville Specialist, average services per provider: 187. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,739
Transactions
60
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevro Corp. | 11 | $683.38 | |
| Collegium Pharmaceutical, INC. | 14 | $182.46 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 6 | $141.66 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 6 | $133.33 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 5 | $98.41 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. | 5 | $83.50 | |
| Spr Therapeutics, INC | 1 | $77.00 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 3 | $63.00 | |
| Vertos Medical, INC. | 1 | $57.43 | |
| Scilex Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $43.44 | |
| Forte Bio-Pharma LLC | 2 | $40.34 | |
| Painteq LLC | 1 | $31.82 | |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $31.31 | |
| Uswm, LLC | 1 | $23.25 | |
| Biotissue Holdings INC. | 1 | $19.79 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,065
Patients
831
Total drug cost
$66,665
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 350 | 127 | $18,115 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 243 | 87 | $6,580 |
| Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) | Brand | 191 | 63 | $7,490 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 176 | 65 | $5,101 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 151 | 53 | $3,453 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 132 | 56 | $4,938 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 131 | 61 | $1,610 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 130 | 64 | $3,624 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 119 | 47 | $2,050 |
| Diazepam | Generic | 94 | 69 | $69 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Charles Buzzanell's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Buzzanell practices Specialist in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Charles Buzzanell practice?
Dr. Charles Buzzanell practices at 172 Asheland Ave, Asheville, NC 288014005. Office phone: 8283509310.
What is Dr. Charles Buzzanell's NPI?
Dr. Charles Buzzanell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841364551, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Buzzanell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Buzzanell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Buzzanell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.