Dr Mark Joseph Buchfuhrer, MD - Medicare Pulmonary Disease in Downey, CA

Dr Mark Joseph Buchfuhrer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Downey, California. He graduated from medical school in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pulmonary Disease. He is a member of the group practice Stanford Health Care and his current practice location is 11480 Brookshire Avenue, # 108, Downey, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (562) 904-1101.

Dr Mark Joseph Buchfuhrer is licensed to practice in California (license number G41254) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1639130693.

Contact Information

Dr Mark Joseph Buchfuhrer, MD
11480 Brookshire Avenue, # 108,
Downey, CA 90241-5019
(562) 904-1101
(562) 904-1105



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Mark Joseph Buchfuhrer
GenderMale
SpecialityPulmonary Disease
Experience47 Years
Location11480 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Mark Joseph Buchfuhrer graduated from medical school in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639130693
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/09/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214836626
  • Enrollment ID: I20040105000822

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mark Joseph Buchfuhrer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639130693NPI-NPPES
00G412540MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease G41254 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Stanford Health CareStanford, CAHospital
Pih Hospital - DowneyDowney, CAHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Mark Joseph Buchfuhrer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameStanford Health Care
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437292927
PECOS PAC ID: 6709797491
Enrollment ID: O20031124000348

News Archive

Nanion's automated patch clamp platforms show unparalleled results using stem cell derived cardiomyocytes

The Patchliner and the SyncroPatch 96 have successfully been used for compound analysis under current- and voltage clamp recording conditions using different stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes. The exceptional cell-platform-compatibility and the unique experimental possibilities offered by Nanion's platforms open up whole new avenues for compound safety testing.

Dynamic interplay of brain wave frequencies may guide humans in highlighting surprises

If you open your office door one morning and there is a new package waiting on your desk, that's what you will notice most in the otherwise unchanged room.

Health policies continue to play role in GOP presidential primary

An analysis by The Associated Press points out that the GOP may be gelling around presidential hopeful Mitt Romney despite his role while governor in advancing the Massachusetts health law. Meanwhile, the AP also reports that rival candidate Rick Santorum offered his support for the budget plan announced this week by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., but said he would be more aggressive in achieving savings. Medicaid would be one of his targets.

Discovery may lead to new treatments for late-stage breast cancer

Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine and colleagues at the University of Texas Southwestern and Case Western University have determined how the protein Mdm2, which is elevated in late-stage cancers, disables genes that suppress the growth of tumors. The finding may lead to the development of new drugs for late stage breast cancer and other difficult to treat malignancies.

Janssen, Health 2.0 announce partnership

Today Janssen Healthcare Innovation (JHI), a team within Janssen Research & Development, LLC. (Janssen), announced the Janssen Connected Health Challenge Europe 2012 in partnership with Health 2.0.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 8 days ago

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Mark Joseph Buchfuhrer is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Mark Joseph Buchfuhrer, MD
11480 Brookshire Avenue, # 108,
Downey, CA 90241-5019

Ph: (562) 904-1101
Dr Mark Joseph Buchfuhrer, MD
11480 Brookshire Avenue, # 108,
Downey, CA 90241-5019

Ph: (562) 904-1101

News Archive

Nanion's automated patch clamp platforms show unparalleled results using stem cell derived cardiomyocytes

The Patchliner and the SyncroPatch 96 have successfully been used for compound analysis under current- and voltage clamp recording conditions using different stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes. The exceptional cell-platform-compatibility and the unique experimental possibilities offered by Nanion's platforms open up whole new avenues for compound safety testing.

Dynamic interplay of brain wave frequencies may guide humans in highlighting surprises

If you open your office door one morning and there is a new package waiting on your desk, that's what you will notice most in the otherwise unchanged room.

Health policies continue to play role in GOP presidential primary

An analysis by The Associated Press points out that the GOP may be gelling around presidential hopeful Mitt Romney despite his role while governor in advancing the Massachusetts health law. Meanwhile, the AP also reports that rival candidate Rick Santorum offered his support for the budget plan announced this week by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., but said he would be more aggressive in achieving savings. Medicaid would be one of his targets.

Discovery may lead to new treatments for late-stage breast cancer

Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine and colleagues at the University of Texas Southwestern and Case Western University have determined how the protein Mdm2, which is elevated in late-stage cancers, disables genes that suppress the growth of tumors. The finding may lead to the development of new drugs for late stage breast cancer and other difficult to treat malignancies.

Janssen, Health 2.0 announce partnership

Today Janssen Healthcare Innovation (JHI), a team within Janssen Research & Development, LLC. (Janssen), announced the Janssen Connected Health Challenge Europe 2012 in partnership with Health 2.0.

Read more News

› Verified 8 days ago


Internal Medicine Doctors in Downey, CA

Brandon Lui,
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9333 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
Phone: 562-657-9000    
Mr. Nazar Al-bussam, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 11411 Brookshire Ave, Ste 503, Downey, CA 90241
Phone: 562-861-8853    Fax: 562-861-8820
Betzabe M Alday, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7601 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
Phone: 562-803-0124    Fax: 562-803-5569
Dr. Kiran Pandey, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9333 Imperial Hwy, Downey, Downey, CA 90242
Phone: 877-608-0044    
Sohail Afra, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 9449 Imperial Hwy # C-228, Downey, CA 90242
Phone: 562-657-4958    
Ava Azimi, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11500 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241
Phone: 562-904-5000    
Bhavik V Thakkar, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11525 Brookshire Ave, Suite 400, Downey, CA 90241
Phone: 562-869-4497    Fax: 562-869-6317

Find & Compare Providers Near You: Find and compare doctors, nursing homes, hospitals, and other health care providers in your area that accept Medicare. Get information like: Find a doctor or clinician that accepts Medicare near you.

Doctors and clinicians: Doctors and clinicians include doctors, clinicians and groups who are qualified to practice in many specialties. Each specialty focuses on certain parts of the body, periods of life, conditions, or primary care. The doctors, clinicians, and groups listed here typically work in an office or clinic setting. Also those who currently accept Medicare are included.

Hospitals: Find information about Medicare-certified hospitals and long-term care hospitals in your area, including Veterans Administration medical centers and military hospitals, across the country. Long-term care hospitals serve critically ill and medically complex patients who require extended hospital care.

Data provided: Information on www.medicareusa.org is built using open data sources published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

© 2024 MedicareUsa. All rights reserved. Maintained by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.