Quick answers
- Does Richard D. Bucholz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard D. Bucholz 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 Richard D. Bucholz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 47 Original Medicare patients and 106 services for Richard D. Bucholz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard D. Bucholz's NPI number?
- 1457455677. 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 Richard D. Bucholz, 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 | 47 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 106 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
Most frequent services
- Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator generator with simple spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulator programming (95971)21 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)20 services
- Insertion of brain neurostimulator pulse device with connection to single electrode array (61885)16 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 pressure60%
- High cholesterol60%
- Arthritis51%
- Anxiety43%
- Depression40%
- COPD26%
Hospitals where Richard D. Bucholz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard D. Bucholz 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.
- SSM Health Saint Louis University HospitalSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260105
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard D. Bucholz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10101 Woodfield LnSaint Louis, MO 63132 (608) 280‑4647
- 1201 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104 (314) 617‑2000
- 1225 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard D. Bucholz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SSM Health Care Group940 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Saint Louis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SSM Health Care Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Yale University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1977 (49 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457455677 |
| 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