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Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology
12001 Business Boulevard Suite 3c
Eagle River, AK 99577

Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD is an oncologist in Eagle River, AK specializing in adult oncology and adult hematology.

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Office Locations

12001 Business Boulevard Suite 3c
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 562-0321
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3851 Piper Street Suite U340
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 562-0321
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

lactate dehydrogenase test
liver function tests

In 2024, Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD had a list price for lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test, and liver function tests (LFTs) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Alaska. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

metabolic panel

In 2024, Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD had a list price for metabolic panel that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Alaska. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood tests
complete blood count
lab tests

In 2012, Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD had a list price for blood tests, complete blood count (CBC), and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Alaska. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD treated as an oncologist in Eagle River, AK during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 21
chemotherapy 21
minimally invasive procedures 45

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 31
Age
From 65 to 74 19
From 75 to 84 21
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD treated as an oncologist in Eagle River, AK during 2024 were lab tests, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 95
chemotherapy 95
doctor visit 293
lab tests 525
minimally invasive procedures 95
port flush 19

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD.

Gender
Male 95
Female 112
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 155
Black 14
Hispanic 0
Asian 13
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 122
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 14
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD in 2024

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2023 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD treated as an oncologist in Eagle River, AK were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 58
chemotherapy 58
doctor visit 293
lab tests 525
minimally invasive procedures 70

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2023 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD.

Gender
Male 58
Female 71
Ethnicity
Black / African American 7
Asian / Pacific Islander 6
Non-Hispanic White 77
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 7
Age
75 to 84 36
85 and over 7
Less than 65 10
65 to 74 70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD From 2023 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 9
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 7
Dementia 0
Cancer 48

Education & Training

He has a state license in Alaska.

Licensed In: Alaska

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Charles Scott Buess, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
BeiGene USA, Inc. $2,750 BRUKINSA
$2,750
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company $99 IMBRUVICA
$99
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $98 IMBRUVICA
$98
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. $82 LIBTAYO
$82
Genentech USA, Inc. $63 POLIVY
$25 		TECENTRIQ
$19 		Tecentriq Hybreza
$18
Other $417 Venclexta
$51 		JAKAFI
$47 		XPOVIO
$45 		KEYTRUDA
$45 		MONJUVI
$40 		Other
$190
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $2,750
Food and Beverage $660
Education $99

Biography

Dr. Charles Buess, who practices in Anchorage, AK and Eagle River, AK, is a medical specialist in adult hematology and adult oncology. Dr. Buess has obtained a license to practice in Texas.