2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1558781955 M.D.
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JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 880 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
49%
generic claims · 51% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$154.67
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 880 beneficiaries — 51% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $154.67 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. filed 3,099 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/24/2014

NPI 1558781955

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,099 118% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Tennessee

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1558781955. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 110 MED TECH PKWY STE 1, JOHNSON CITY, TN, 37604, with a listed phone of (423) 929-2111. NPI 1558781955 was issued on 04/24/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUSSCHER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,099 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 880 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.2 million in drug spend, split 51% brand-name and 49% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

110 MED TECH PKWY STE 1
JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604

Provider Details

NPI 1558781955
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/24/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

JOHNSON CITY EYE CLINIC PC
JOHNSON CITY, TN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$155

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. — brand share 51.0%
Specialty average (est.)

51% brand-name claims vs 49% generic, on 3,099 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,099
Total Claims
$2.2M
Total Drug Cost
880
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,601
Total Day Supply
85,891
Brand vs Generic
51% brand / 49% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$59K
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 75, 65-74: 417, 75-84: 315, 85+: 73

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
1,286
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
901
Ketorolac Tromethamine
132
Latanoprost
102
Oxervate
Cenegermin-Bkbj
73
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
64
Tobramycin
58
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
55
Restasis
Cyclosporine
54
Loteprednol Etabonate
29

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D.'s 3,099 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Tennessee

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BUSSCHER.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. wrote 3,099 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.2M in drug costs for 880 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. located?
JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. is located at 110 MED TECH PKWY STE 1, JOHNSON CITY, TN, 37604. Phone: (423) 929-2111.
What is JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558781955, issued on 04/24/2014.
Does JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D.'s prescribing is 51% brand-name and 49% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Moxifloxacin, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,099 Part D claims and 880 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSHUA BUSSCHER, M.D.'s NPI is 1558781955 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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