Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Hal Buch, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Kingston, NY

  • NPI 1780649574
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
117 Marys Ave, Suite 203
Kingston, NY 124015849
(845) 331-8146
fax (845) 331-3314
Mailing address
93 E Market St
Rhinebeck, NY 125721653

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 7, 2019
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #193060-1
Medicaid
NY #01619465

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780649574. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
8,446
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$702,234
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 2,329 584 $38
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 1,470 337 $12
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 932 252 $36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 811 556 $41
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 549 427 $16
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 410 374 $292
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 389 329 $27
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 293 284 $492
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 269 222 $76
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 222 222 $56

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 177. This provider delivers 48× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$323
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
QOL Medical, LLC 2 $68.14
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 3 $63.80
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 2 $60.41
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC 2 $45.71
ABBVIE INC. 3 $42.99
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $41.94

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$323

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,003
Patients
365
Total drug cost
$36,124
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 456 180 $6,850
Famotidine Generic 260 97 $5,797
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 137 51 $2,149
Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) Brand 51 18 $17,741
Diphenoxylate-Atropine (Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine) Brand 23 0 $662
Esomeprazole Magnesium Generic 21 0 $1,338
Lansoprazole Generic 21 0 $793
Metronidazole Generic 19 19 $241
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 15 0 $554

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Hal Buch's medical specialty?
Dr. Hal Buch practices Gastroenterology Physician in Kingston, NY.
Where does Dr. Hal Buch practice?
Dr. Hal Buch practices at 117 Marys Ave, Kingston, NY 124015849. Office phone: 8453318146.
What is Dr. Hal Buch's NPI?
Dr. Hal Buch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780649574, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hal Buch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hal Buch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hal Buch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (HCPCS 88313); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.