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Ophthalmology

Chris T. Buntrock, MD

Works at hospitals in Farmington, NM · New Mexico

Summary

Dr. Chris T. Buntrock, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1740 Grande Blvd SE, Suite B, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Phone: (505) 892-3434. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Chris T. Buntrock had 660 Original Medicare patients and 8,063 services. NPI 1073531851. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1740 Grande Blvd SE, Suite B, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (505) 892‑3434
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: San Juan Regional Medical Center Inc
  • Group practice: Eye Associates of New Mexico Ltd
  • Medical school: Medical College Of Wisconsin · graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chris T. Buntrock, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Chris T. Buntrock accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chris T. Buntrock accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Chris T. Buntrock see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 660 Original Medicare patients and 8,063 services for Chris T. Buntrock. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Chris T. Buntrock's NPI number?
1073531851. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Chris T. Buntrock, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients660
Services billed to Medicare8,063
Different services or procedures56
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)4,140 services
  2. Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)820 services
  3. Injection of drug into eye (67028)568 services
  4. Imaging of retina (92134)533 services
  5. Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg (J0177)328 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure72%
  • High cholesterol59%
  • Diabetes50%
  • Arthritis35%
  • Chronic kidney disease22%
  • Ischemic heart disease18%

Hospitals where Chris T. Buntrock works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chris T. Buntrock at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Chris T. Buntrock is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Chris T. Buntrock as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eye Associates of New Mexico Ltd64 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in New Mexico →

Other ophthalmologists in Rio Rancho

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rio Rancho, NM — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Rio Rancho →

Other clinicians in Eye Associates of New Mexico Ltd

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Wisconsin
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1073531851
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians