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Shazad Buksh
Salem, OR 97301
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Medicare Plans That Cover Shazad Buksh
See which plans Shazad Buksh accepts
We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Oregon, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Shazad Buksh is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 97301, OR — the Podiatry's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.
Compare Medicare Plans near 97301, OR →Or call the office at (833) 469-2692 to confirm acceptance directly.
What Shazad Buksh Does
Shazad Buksh served 3,490 Medicare patients across 5,956 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 436% above the average Podiatry in Oregon (651 patients across 135 doctors).
| Procedure | Services | Medicare Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721) | 2,043 | 1,081 |
| Biopsy of fingernail or toenail (11755) | 1,625 | 799 |
| Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349) | 1,170 | 612 |
| Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99344) | 491 | 491 |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310) | 219 | 136 |
How to read this: "Services" are the total times Shazad Buksh 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
CMS does not list any hospital affiliations for Shazad Buksh. This is common for office-based practitioners who don't admit patients to hospitals.
Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness
Shazad Buksh practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Shazad Buksh offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.
Address: 1096 22ND ST SE, Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (833) 469-2692
Practice Accessibility
Average commute time in this zip · 80% 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
Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.
Other Podiatry Doctors near 97301, OR
If Shazad Buksh isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest podiatry doctors near 97301, OR:
| Doctor | Specialty | Medicare Patients / yr | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce J. Rich | Podiatry | 727 | <1 mi |
| John T. Callahan | Podiatry | 470 | 1.8 mi |
| Scott Berg | Podiatry | 740 | 2.3 mi |
| Hamid R. Arabshahi | Podiatry | 705 | 2.6 mi |
| Robert C. Stevens | Podiatry | 506 | 3.0 mi |
How to Use This Information
Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Shazad Buksh takes three steps:
- Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 97301, OR →
- Confirm directly with the office. Call Shazad Buksh's office at (833) 469-2692 to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
- Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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About the Reviewer
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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