Quick answers
- Does Martha I. Buitrago accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Martha I. Buitrago 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 Martha I. Buitrago see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 197 Original Medicare patients and 704 services for Martha I. Buitrago. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Martha I. Buitrago's NPI number?
- 1356349492. 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 Martha I. Buitrago, 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 | 197 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 704 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)257 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)225 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)71 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)50 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)49 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%
- Arthritis68%
- High cholesterol63%
- Diabetes54%
- Depression44%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Martha I. Buitrago works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Martha I. Buitrago 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.
- Bingham Memorial HospitalBlackfoot, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131325
- Caribou Medical CenterSoda Springs, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131309
- Mountain View HospitalIdaho Falls, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130065
- Portneuf Medical CenterPocatello, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130028
- Power County Hospital DistrictAmerican Falls, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131304
Practice locations
Addresses where Martha I. Buitrago is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2900 Cortez AveIdaho Falls, ID 83404 (208) 535‑8400
- 465 Memorial DrPocatello, ID 83201
- 777 Hospital WayPocatello, ID 83201
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Martha I. Buitrago as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pocatello Health Services LLC175 clinicians in the group
- Health West Inc67 clinicians in the group
- Idaho Falls Infectious Diseases, PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other infectious disease doctors in Idaho
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Idaho — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pocatello Health Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356349492 |
| 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