Quick answers
- Does Orin W. Buetens accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Orin W. Buetens 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 Orin W. Buetens see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 379 Original Medicare patients and 1,320 services for Orin W. Buetens. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Orin W. Buetens's NPI number?
- 1831115930. 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 Orin W. Buetens, 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 | 379 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,320 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)258 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)228 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)158 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)103 services
- Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual (88360)101 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis41%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)37%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety29%
Hospitals where Orin W. Buetens works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Orin W. Buetens 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.
- Northern Light A R Gould HospitalPresque Isle, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200018
- Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical CenterBangor, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200033
- Northern Light Maine Coast HospitalEllsworth, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200050
- Northern Light Mercy HospitalPortland, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200008
- St Joseph HospitalBangor, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200001
Practice locations
Addresses where Orin W. Buetens is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 417 State StBangor, ME 04401
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Orin W. Buetens as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dahl Chase Pathology Associates PA15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Bangor
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bangor, ME — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dahl Chase Pathology Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tufts University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831115930 |
| 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