Doctor Profile

Nephrology · Nephrology

Elwin G. Bustos

MD · Nephrology
1140 VARNUM ST NE PMB
SUITE 202
Washington, DC 20017
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 42+ Years Practicing
591
Medicare Patients / yr
9
Procedures Billed
42
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Bustos

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for District of Columbia, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Bustos is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 20017, MD — the Nephrology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Bustos Does

Dr. Bustos served 591 Medicare patients across 1,598 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 31% above the average Nephrology in District of Columbia (451 patients across 45 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)533143
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)469174
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)28585
Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) (90962)17787
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)4828

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Bustos billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Bustos is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Washington, DC
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Bustos practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Bustos offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 1140 VARNUM ST NE PMB, SUITE 202, Washington, DC 20017
Phone: (202) 269-6430

Area Safety Grade

C-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

38 min

Average commute time in this zip · 45% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

86.6767

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Nephrology Doctors near 20017, MD

If Dr. Bustos isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest nephrology doctors near 20017, MD:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Jagdeep S. ObhraiNephrology576<1 mi
Ziad KhouryNephrology703<1 mi
Gilberto A. VeraNephrology137<1 mi
Parvez A. KhatriNephrology582<1 mi
Jeremy A. MarcusNephrology942<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Bustos takes three steps:

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Elwin G. Bustos: Common Questions

Does Dr. Bustos accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Bustos is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Bustos depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 20017, MD →
Where is Dr. Bustos's office?
Dr. Bustos practices at 1140 VARNUM ST NE PMB, SUITE 202, Washington, DC 20017. Phone: (202) 269-6430.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Bustos accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (202) 269-6430 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 20017, MD to see available options.
Does Dr. Bustos offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Bustos is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Bustos?
Dr. Bustos graduated in 1984 and has been practicing for approximately 42 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Bustos treated 591 Medicare patients across 9 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Bustos is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (202) 269-6430 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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