Quick answers
- Does Craig M. Buettner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig M. Buettner 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 Craig M. Buettner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 392 Original Medicare patients and 15,636 services for Craig M. Buettner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig M. Buettner's NPI number?
- 1134291263. 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 Craig M. Buettner, 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 | 392 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15,636 |
| Different services or procedures | 142 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)778 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)743 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)566 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)361 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)309 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes30%
- Anxiety25%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where Craig M. Buettner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Craig M. Buettner 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.
- DCH Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010092
- Fayette Medical CenterFayette, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010045
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig M. Buettner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Rice Mine Rd Loop, Suite 206Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 (205) 339‑0171
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig M. Buettner as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Alabama Family Practice and Sports Medicine PC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Sports Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Tuscaloosa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tuscaloosa, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Alabama Family Practice and Sports Medicine PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134291263 |
| 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