Howard Mark Busch, D.O.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Howard Mark Busch is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Loxahatchee, FL with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 45 years in internal medicine, Howard Mark Busch, D.O. is a long-established rheumatologist in Loxahatchee. Trained at New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (class of 1981), he has been practicing for over 45 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1544dNPPES updated 2022-03-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
12977 Southern Blvd Bldg 5 Suite 200, Loxahatchee, FL 33470-9255
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.76%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.7 pts)
5.76% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better63.3%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-19.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
624
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
524
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,562
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $6.00M
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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.
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+52%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$73.9k received from industry
261 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
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 Howard Mark Busch's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1981
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Feb 28, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (Class of 1981)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 520088
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Howard Mark Busch
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Howard Mark Busch for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Loxahatchee 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 Howard Mark Busch
NPI records show Dr. Busch as active with telehealth listed in Loxahatchee, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (561) 798-8184.
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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Contact Howard Mark Busch
Practice Location
12977 Southern Blvd Bldg 5 Suite 200, Loxahatchee, FL 33470-9255
Mailing Address
12977 Southern Blvd Bldg 5 Suite 200, Loxahatchee, FL 33470-9255
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