Quick answers
- Does Thomas M. Buzbee Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas M. Buzbee 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 Thomas M. Buzbee Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,955 Original Medicare patients and 52,438 services for Thomas M. Buzbee Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas M. Buzbee Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1770682619. 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 Thomas M. Buzbee 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 | 1,955 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 52,438 |
| Different services or procedures | 196 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)4,705 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)3,669 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)3,455 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)3,325 services
- Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free (84439)3,125 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Diabetes37%
- Osteoporosis25%
Hospitals where Thomas M. Buzbee Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas M. Buzbee 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.
- Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint HospitalTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450864
- CHRISTUS Mother Frances HospitalTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450102
- CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur SpringsSulphur Springs, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450236
- University of Texas Health Science Center at TylerTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 450690
- UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional HospitalTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450083
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas M. Buzbee Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1379 Brad Cir, Suite ALindale, TX 75771 (903) 881‑5165
- 1910 Roseland BlvdTyler, TX 75701 (903) 533‑0644
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas M. Buzbee Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tyler Internal Medicine Associates, P.A15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Lindale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lindale, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tyler Internal Medicine Associates, P.A
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770682619 |
| 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