BRUCE R. BUHR MD – NPI #1780610386
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

BRUCE BUHR is an orthopaedic surgeon located in WICHITA, KS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1780610386 to BRUCE BUHR on June 24, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 17, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BRUCE BUHR below.

NPI Profile for
BRUCE R. BUHR

NPI Number
1780610386
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRUCE R. BUHR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1947 FOUNDERS ST
WICHITA, KS 67206-3548
Phone: (316) 689-9175 Fax: (316) 613-4647
1 Other location(s):
9828 E Shannon Woods Cir Ste 100
Wichita, KS 67226-4100
Phone: (316) 631-1600
Fax: (316) 631-1617
Mailing address
PO BOX 8035
WICHITA, KS 67208-0035
Phone: (316) 689-9135 Fax: (316) 631-1617
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 17, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for BRUCE BUHR

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSKS046239
OTHERCOVENTRYKS16896
OTHERHPKKS200006
OTHERMULTIPLANKS12149503
OTHERPHSKS2569
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)
KS 24119
207XX0801X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Trauma
KS 04-24119

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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