Edward George Buchsbaum, MD

Allergy & Immunology

Edward George Buchsbaum is an Allergy & Immunology specialist based in Torrance, CA with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(310) 371-1388Torrance, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Edward George Buchsbaum, MD in person in Torrance or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from New York Medical College in 1976 and has 50+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 126 Allergy & Immunology providers in CASee all Allergy & Immunology in Torrance50+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5284dNPPES updated 2011-12-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

20911 Earl Street Suite 301, Torrance, CA 90503

Fax: (310) 371-3439
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

203

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

136

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

704

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $121k

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
68%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Asthma
39%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

Anxiety Disorders
22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Ischemic Heart Disease
20%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Cancer
20%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Mood Disorders
20%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$426 received from industry

26 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Edward George Buchsbaum's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1976

    New York Medical College

  2. 50 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Allergy & ImmunologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.

Taxonomy: 207K00000X

Education & Training

New York Medical College (Class of 1976)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194102

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Virtual Allergy & Immunology Care With Edward George Buchsbaum

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Edward George Buchsbaum for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Torrance required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Edward George Buchsbaum

NPI records show Dr. Buchsbaum as active with telehealth listed in Torrance, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 371-1388.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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