Quick answers
- Does Curtis L. Buchheit accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Curtis L. Buchheit 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 Curtis L. Buchheit see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 126 Original Medicare patients and 638 services for Curtis L. Buchheit. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Curtis L. Buchheit's NPI number?
- 1801864046. 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 Curtis L. Buchheit, 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 | 638 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)362 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)181 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)71 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 pressure44%
- Arthritis29%
- High cholesterol27%
- Anxiety17%
- Asthma15%
- Diabetes13%
Hospitals where Curtis L. Buchheit works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Curtis L. Buchheit 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.
- Borgess Medical CenterKalamazoo, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230117
- Bronson Battle Creek HospitalBattle Creek, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230075
- Bronson Lakeview HospitalPaw Paw, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231332
- Bronson Methodist HospitalKalamazoo, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230017
- Three Rivers HealthThree Rivers, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 230015
Practice locations
Addresses where Curtis L. Buchheit is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 311 N Grand St, WellspringSchoolcraft, MI 49087 (269) 762‑0223
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Pediatric Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Michigan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 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) | 1801864046 |
| 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