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Ophthalmology

Joshua J. Busscher, MD

Sees patients in Johnson City, TN · Cedar Bluff, VA · Abingdon, VA · Tennessee, Virginia

Summary

Dr. Joshua J. Busscher, MD is an ophthalmologist at 110 Med Tech Pkwy, Suite 1, Johnson City, TN 37604. Phone: (423) 929-2111. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joshua J. Busscher had 671 Original Medicare patients and 1,952 services. NPI 1558781955. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 110 Med Tech Pkwy, Suite 1, Johnson City, TN 37604 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (423) 929‑2111
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Johnson City Eye Clinic PC
  • Medical school: Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine · graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joshua J. Busscher, 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 Joshua J. Busscher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua J. Busscher 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 Joshua J. Busscher see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 671 Original Medicare patients and 1,952 services for Joshua J. Busscher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joshua J. Busscher's NPI number?
1558781955. 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 Joshua J. Busscher, 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 patients671
Services billed to Medicare1,952
Different services or procedures51
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)402 services
  2. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)249 services
  3. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)207 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)203 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)196 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%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%
  • Chronic kidney disease27%

Practice locations

Addresses where Joshua J. Busscher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joshua J. Busscher as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Johnson City Eye Clinic PC11 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Johnson City

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Johnson City, TN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Johnson City Eye Clinic PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558781955
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians