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 patients | 660 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,063 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)4,140 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)820 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)568 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)533 services
- 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.
- San Juan Regional Medical Center IncFarmington, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320005
Practice locations
Addresses where Chris T. Buntrock is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1740 Grande Blvd SE, Suite BRio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 892‑3434
- 2947 Rodeo Park Dr ESanta Fe, NM 87505 (505) 983‑6613
- 5757 Harper Dr NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 888‑5757
- 622 W Maple St, Suite EFarmington, NM 87401 (505) 325‑4003
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
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Rio Rancho
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rio Rancho, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Associates of New Mexico Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073531851 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians