Dr. Gary Buxa, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Buxa
Dr. Gary Buxa is an otolaryngology specialist in Redding, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Buxa performed 9,453 Medicare services across 2,997 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Buxa received a total of $3,993 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 87 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Buxa is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
3,816 | $13 | $25 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
1,471 | $9 | $28 |
| Allergen injection administration Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection. |
809 | $8 | $24 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
512 | $95 | $304 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
480 | $65 | $214 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech. |
440 | $29 | $103 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
434 | $13 | $49 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
347 | $119 | $403 |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity This procedure involves the simple removal of skin debris and the drainage of a mastoid cavity. |
174 | $58 | $253 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
170 | $35 | $171 |
| Microscopic ear examination A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum. |
145 | $24 | $82 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
136 | $100 | $352 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
124 | $75 | $274 |
| Impacted earwax removal by physician Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing. |
61 | $38 | $157 |
| Complex removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity This procedure involves the intricate removal of accumulated skin debris and the drainage of fluid from the mastoid cavity. |
58 | $179 | $583 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
47 | $45 | $142 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 25 | $150 | $531 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
25 | $149 | $398 |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy, first growth A procedure using a thin needle to remove cells or fluid from a growth for examination. |
20 | $77 | $289 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
18 | $31 | $126 |
| Abnormal eye movement test with recording A test that records and evaluates eye movements to check for abnormalities. |
18 | $19 | $109 |
| Abnormal eye movement test with recording A test that records eye movements in three different positions to check for abnormalities. |
18 | $22 | $69 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
18 | $9 | $23 |
| Parathyroid gland removal or exploration A surgical procedure to remove or examine the parathyroid glands. |
17 | $417 | $1,249 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
16 | $163 | $485 |
| Eardrum incision with tube insertion A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia. |
16 | $163 | $539 |
| Thyroid lobe removal Surgical removal of one lobe of the thyroid gland located on one side of the neck. |
14 | $170 | $610 |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the nasal air passage located beneath the lining. |
12 | $109 | $1,164 |
| Reshaping of nasal cartilage | 12 | $552 | $1,482 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Buxa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of CA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Buxa experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Does Dr. Buxa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
How do Dr. Buxa's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Redding?
What does Data Coverage mean?
Is this data up to date?
Explore related providers
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology