Erin Buczek, MD

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery

Otolaryngology

Erin Buczek is an Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery specialist based in Kansas City, KS with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(913) 588-6701Kansas City, KS
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across KS can see Erin Buczek, MD in person in Kansas City or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Duke University School of Medicine graduate since 2011, she brings 15+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.89/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 35% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kansas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
15+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 1189dNPPES updated 2023-02-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kansas State Board of Healing Arts

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3901 Rainbow Blvd # 3000, Kansas City, KS 66160-1801

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

91.89/100

Kansas avg: 86.3 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

76.6%

Kansas avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.2 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

179

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

30

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

47

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3k

Percentile rankings compared against 648 reporting peers in Kansas.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+8%)57%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)33%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+11%)32%

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

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$197 received from industry

3 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 Erin Buczek'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 · 2011

    Duke University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Feb 19, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.

Taxonomy: 207YX0905X

Education & Training

Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 2011)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

Differs from practice location

Virtual Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Care With Erin Buczek

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Erin Buczek for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kansas City 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 Erin Buczek

NPI records show Dr. Buczek as active with telehealth listed in Kansas City, KS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (913) 588-6701.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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