Kaitlyn Lorraine Buzard, DO

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Kaitlyn Lorraine Buzard is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Allentown, PA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(610) 776-5038Allentown, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Kaitlyn Lorraine Buzard, DO has practiced internal medicine for 9+ years, working in group practice. A Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate since 2017, she brings 9+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.2/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 159 Internal Medicine providers in PASee all Internal Medicine in Allentown9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 725dNPPES updated 2024-05-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

798 Hausman Rd Ste 300, Allentown, PA 18104-9108

Fax: (610) 776-1967
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 85% of doctors in Pennsylvania on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

95.2/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.6 pts)

Better than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

79.6%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

141

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

169

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

720

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $841k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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 (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+26%)44%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+9%)39%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
34%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$570 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Kaitlyn Lorraine Buzard'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 · 2017

    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Board certified · May 27, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 9 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2017)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2100 Mack Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103-5622

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kaitlyn Lorraine Buzard

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kaitlyn Lorraine Buzard for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Allentown 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 Kaitlyn Lorraine Buzard

Dr. Buzard is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Allentown, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (610) 776-5038.

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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