Quick answers
- Does Francisco C. Buendia Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francisco C. Buendia Jr. 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 Francisco C. Buendia Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 126 Original Medicare patients and 1,164 services for Francisco C. Buendia Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Francisco C. Buendia Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1588606784. 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 Francisco C. Buendia Jr., 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 | 126 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,164 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)255 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)241 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)163 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)92 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)59 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Anxiety18%
Hospitals where Francisco C. Buendia Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Francisco C. Buendia Jr. 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.
- Doctors HospitalColumbus, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360152
- Grant Medical CenterColumbus, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360017
- Mount Carmel East & WestColumbus, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360035
- Riverside Methodist HospitalColumbus, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360006
Practice locations
Addresses where Francisco C. Buendia Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4072 Gantz RdGrove City, OH 43123 (614) 875‑0011
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Francisco C. Buendia Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- American Health Network of Ohio, LLC54 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Grove City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grove City, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in American Health Network of Ohio, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588606784 |
| 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