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Anesthesiology

Kenneth A. Buddendorff Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Tavares, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Kenneth A. Buddendorff Iii, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778. Phone: (352) 253-3333. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kenneth A. Buddendorff Iii had 596 Original Medicare patients and 756 services. NPI 1366550519. 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: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (352) 253‑3333
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: AdventHealth Waterman
  • Group practice: US Anesthesia Partners of Florida Inc
  • Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans · graduated 1988 (38 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kenneth A. Buddendorff Iii, 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 Kenneth A. Buddendorff Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kenneth A. Buddendorff Iii 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 Kenneth A. Buddendorff Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 596 Original Medicare patients and 756 services for Kenneth A. Buddendorff Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kenneth A. Buddendorff Iii's NPI number?
1366550519. 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 Kenneth A. Buddendorff Iii, 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 patients596
Services billed to Medicare756
Different services or procedures81
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra (00910)52 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)51 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)33 services
  4. Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy (01922)32 services
  5. Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope (00918)31 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease63%
  • Arthritis61%
  • Chronic kidney disease46%
  • Atrial fibrillation40%

Hospitals where Kenneth A. Buddendorff Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kenneth A. Buddendorff Iii 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.

  • AdventHealth WatermanTavares, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 100057

Practice locations

Addresses where Kenneth A. Buddendorff Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kenneth A. Buddendorff Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • US Anesthesia Partners of Florida Inc1,136 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Tavares

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tavares, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in US Anesthesia Partners of Florida Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1366550519
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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