Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ward Buster, DO
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Columbus, OH
- NPI 1851385181
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 81.3 / 100 · 2023
- 29 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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931 Chatham Ln
Columbus, OH 432212417
(614) 533-5500
fax (614) 533-5593 - Mailing address
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5350 Frantz RD
Dublin, OH 430164259
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 22, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Ohio #34-008093
- Medicaid
- OH #2425343
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851385181. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
774
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$184,276
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 109 | 76 | $122 | |
22614 |
Fusion of additional segment of spine | 93 | 27 | $390 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 90 | 70 | $49 | |
63048 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 68 | 23 | $210 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 64 | 63 | $128 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 49 | 40 | $87 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 46 | 45 | $78 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 40 | 32 | $86 | |
61783 |
Computer-assisted spinal procedure | 36 | 36 | $232 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 30 | 18 | $257 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in Columbus Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,838
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 12 | $1,648.86 | |
| Si-Bone, INC. | 1 | $150.24 | |
| Spine Wave, INC. | 1 | $22.67 | |
| Theragen, INC. | 1 | $16.25 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ward Buster's medical specialty?
Dr. Ward Buster practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Columbus, OH.
Where does Dr. Ward Buster practice?
Dr. Ward Buster practices at 931 Chatham Ln, Columbus, OH 432212417. Office phone: 6145335500.
What is Dr. Ward Buster's NPI?
Dr. Ward Buster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851385181, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ward Buster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ward Buster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ward Buster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.