Dr Richard Matthew Buurman, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Crossville, TN

Dr Richard Matthew Buurman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Crossville, Tennessee. He went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 1645 S Main St, Suite 101, Crossville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (931) 484-7531.

Dr Richard Matthew Buurman is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 48126) 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 1467544148.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Matthew Buurman, MD
1645 S Main St, Suite 101,
Crossville, TN 38555-2908
(931) 484-7531
(931) 456-9515

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Matthew Buurman
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience38 Years
Location1645 S Main St, Crossville, Tennessee
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 Richard Matthew Buurman attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467544148
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/21/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991849192
  • Enrollment ID: I20120104000725

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Matthew Buurman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467544148NPI-NPPES
080167905OtherKYPALMETTO GBA RR MEDICARE
64285877MedicaidKY
000000188288OtherKYANTHEM BCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 28587 (Kentucky)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 48126 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home HealthLivingston, TNHome health agency
Quality Home HealthJamestown, TNHome health agency
Cumberland Medical CenterCrossville, TNHospital

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 Richard Matthew Buurman 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 Richard Matthew Buurman, MD
1645 S Main St, Suite 101,
Crossville, TN 38555-2908

Ph: (931) 484-7531
Dr Richard Matthew Buurman, MD
1645 S Main St, Suite 101,
Crossville, TN 38555-2908

Ph: (931) 484-7531

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