Quick answers
- Does Mary Ruth Buchness accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mary Ruth Buchness 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 Mary Ruth Buchness see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 307 Original Medicare patients and 859 services for Mary Ruth Buchness. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Mary Ruth Buchness's NPI number?
- 1205849395. 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 Mary Ruth Buchness, 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 | 307 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 859 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)244 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)119 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)80 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)59 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)58 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure57%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Osteoporosis27%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where Mary Ruth Buchness works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Mary Ruth Buchness 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.
- St Luke's Warren HospitalPhillipsburg, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310060
- St Lukes HospitalBethlehem, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390049
Practice locations
Addresses where Mary Ruth Buchness is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 125 Smithfield Ln, Fl 2East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (484) 526‑7035
- 1600 St Lukes BlvdEaston, PA 18045
- 279 State Route 31 SWashington, NJ 07882 (484) 503‑7546
- 5415 Lanark RdCenter Valley, PA 18034 (484) 526‑1260
- 5425 Lanark Rd, Suite 300Center Valley, PA 18034 (484) 523‑7300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Mary Ruth Buchness as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Lukes Physician Group Inc2,198 clinicians in the group
- St Lukes Warren Physician Group PC378 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in East Stroudsburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in East Stroudsburg, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Lukes Physician Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205849395 |
| 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