William Glenton Buxton, MD
Clinical Neurophysiology Psychiatry & Neurology
William Glenton Buxton is a Clinical Neurophysiology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Santa Monica, CA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
William Glenton Buxton, MD practices as part of a group clinical neurophysiology psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Santa Monica, CA. Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (class of 1997), he has been practicing for over 29 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1195dNPPES updated 2023-02-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1301 20th St Ste 150, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2050
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.78%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.78% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better74.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
302
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
145
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
730
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.87M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ 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 (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$689 received from industry
28 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 William Glenton Buxton's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla
Board certified · Feb 13, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty with psychiatric or neurologic expertise in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using combined clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
Taxonomy: 2084N0600X
Education & Training
University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
1301 20th St Ste 145, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2050
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194031
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Clinical Neurophysiology Care With William Glenton Buxton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with William Glenton Buxton for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Santa Monica 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 William Glenton Buxton
Dr. Buxton is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Monica, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 582-7641.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact William Glenton Buxton
Practice Location
1301 20th St Ste 150, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2050
Mailing Address
1301 20th St Ste 145, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2050
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