Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Buell, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Pittsburgh, PA

  • NPI 1811338627
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 Lothrop St
Pittsburgh, PA 152132536
(412) 647-2345
Mailing address
600 Grant St., Floor 58
Pittsburgh, PA 152192739

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 22, 2022
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Pennsylvania #MD476515 · Virginia #0116026452

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1811338627. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
149
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$12,067
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 95 64 $85
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 34 27 $53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 20 20 $107

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in this city , average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$984
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
SI-BONE, INC. 2 $305.00
Medtronic, Inc. 2 $268.31
Cerapedics Inc. 1 $181.43
Amgen Inc. 1 $140.36
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 1 $89.21

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$984

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
122
Patients
79
Total drug cost
$1,229
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methocarbamol Generic 35 19 $326
Methylprednisolone Generic 23 19 $216
Gabapentin Generic 20 13 $410
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 19 16 $120
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 13 0 $94
Mupirocin Generic 12 12 $64

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Thomas Buell's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Buell practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Thomas Buell practice?
Dr. Thomas Buell practices at 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 152132536. Office phone: 4126472345.
What is Dr. Thomas Buell's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Buell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811338627, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Buell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Buell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Buell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.