Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Gwendolen Buhr, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Geriatric Medicine) · Durham, NC
- NPI 1891878039
- Accepts Medicare
- 28 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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Duke University Medical Ctr
Durham, NC 277100001
(919) 620-4467
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 22, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #99-01130
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891878039. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
536
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$51,248
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 128 | 71 | $121 | |
99211 |
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | 98 | 55 | $22 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 68 | 51 | $166 | |
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 66 | 33 | $101 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 59 | 59 | $122 | |
G2212 |
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | 53 | 21 | $30 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 29 | 23 | $85 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 19 | 14 | $71 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 16 | 16 | $188 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in Durham Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 53. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,231
Patients
219
Total drug cost
$94,915
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 162 | 30 | $2,355 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 141 | 24 | $1,477 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 137 | 25 | $780 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 112 | 18 | $81,601 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 91 | 18 | $1,027 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 76 | 11 | $771 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 71 | 14 | $1,105 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 67 | 14 | $734 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 59 | 12 | $833 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 58 | 14 | $629 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Gwendolen Buhr's medical specialty?
Dr. Gwendolen Buhr practices Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Gwendolen Buhr practice?
Dr. Gwendolen Buhr practices at Duke University Medical Ctr, Durham, NC 277100001. Office phone: 9196204467.
What is Dr. Gwendolen Buhr's NPI?
Dr. Gwendolen Buhr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891878039, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gwendolen Buhr accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gwendolen Buhr accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gwendolen Buhr commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (HCPCS 99211); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.