CRAIG A. BUCHMAN MD – NPI #1538260120
Otolaryngology

An otolaryngologist with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries are practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Otolaryngology

CRAIG BUCHMAN is an otolaryngologist located in SAINT LOUIS, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538260120 to CRAIG BUCHMAN on September 26, 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 207YX0007X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology, specializing in Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 11, 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 CRAIG BUCHMAN below.

NPI Profile for
CRAIG A. BUCHMAN

NPI Number
1538260120
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CRAIG A. BUCHMAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4921 PARKVIEW PL
DEPT OTOLARYNGOLOGY, STE 11A
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110-1032
Phone: (314) 362-7509 Fax: (314) 362-7522
Mailing address
PO BOX 7412011
CHICAGO, IL 60674-2011
Phone: (314) 362-7509 Fax: (314) 362-7522
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 11, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CRAIG BUCHMAN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidMO200025585
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
207YX0007X
- Otolaryngology / Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Primary)		 UT 14206276-1205
207YX0901X
- Otolaryngology / Otology & Neurotology		 MO 2015033797
207Y00000X
- Otolaryngology		 MO 2015033797

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
CSV
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
50 N MEDICAL DR,
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 77025-1669
Endpoint
https://epicproxy.et0965.epichosted.com/FHIRProxy/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
4921 PARKVIEW PL,
SAINT LOUIS, MO 77025-1669

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
Affiliations
CRAIG BUCHMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL
      ONE BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL PLAZA
      SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
    • BARNES-JEWISH WEST COUNTY HOSPITAL
      12634 OLIVE BOULEVARD
      CREVE COEUR, MO 63141

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