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Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD

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Specializes in: Gynecologic Oncology and Medical Oncology

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1980)

603 N Wilmot Road #151
Tucson, AZ 85711

(520) 420-2560

Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD is a gynecologic oncologist in Tucson, AZ specializing in gynecologic oncology and medical oncology. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1980 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD is affiliated with TMC Health and ARIZONA ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC.

Office Locations

603 N Wilmot Road #151
Tucson, AZ 85711

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10350 E. Drexel Road #250
Tucson, AZ 85747

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

biological response modifier therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

intravenous infusion

By Affordability:

hormone therapy

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

therapeutic phlebotomy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD performed more antineoplastic hormone therapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, and intravenous (IV) infusion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hormone therapy, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and therapeutic phlebotomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Tucson, AZ during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	367
blood draw	128
chemotherapy	367
doctor visit	634
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
minimally invasive procedures	437

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Tucson, AZ during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	362
blood draw	92
chemotherapy	362
doctor visit	638
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	457

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	26
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Tucson, AZ during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	390
blood draw	60
chemotherapy	390
doctor visit	619
gynecologic procedures	12
hospital care	118
inpatient care	118
minimally invasive procedures	500
port flush	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	18
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	55
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Tucson, AZ during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	452
blood draw	54
chemotherapy	452
doctor visit	505
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
minimally invasive procedures	561
port flush	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	664

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	780
Black	32
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	418
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	98
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Tucson, AZ during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	298
blood draw	42
chemotherapy	298
doctor visit	682
gynecologic procedures	11
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
minimally invasive procedures	396
port flush	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	17
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	48
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Tucson, AZ during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	218
blood draw	30
chemotherapy	218
cytology	15
doctor visit	648
gynecologic pathology	15
gynecologic procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	282
port flush	14
preventive care	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	349

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	17
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	46
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Tucson, AZ during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	314
blood draw	28
chemotherapy	314
cytology	15
doctor visit	615
gynecologic pathology	15
gynecologic procedures	14
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	392
port flush	23
preventive care	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	357
Black	16
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	44
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Tucson, AZ during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	380
chemotherapy	380
doctor visit	548
gynecologic procedures	17
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
minimally invasive procedures	476
port flush	28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	14
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	44
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Tucson, AZ during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	457
blood draw	21
chemotherapy	457
doctor visit	541
gynecologic procedures	23
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	560
port flush	29
preventive care	50

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	47
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Tucson, AZ during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and port flush.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	579
blood draw	39
chemotherapy	579
doctor visit	604
hormone therapy	41
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
minimally invasive procedures	724
port flush	47
preventive care	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	42
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Tucson, AZ during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	215
blood draw	19
chemotherapy	215
doctor visit	276
hormone therapy	57
minimally invasive procedures	297
port flush	32

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	15
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	38
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Tucson, AZ were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hospital care.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	366
blood draw	51
chemotherapy	366
cytology	15
doctor visit	573
gynecologic pathology	15
gynecologic procedures	15
hormone therapy	49
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
minimally invasive procedures	462
preventive care	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	354
Hispanic	32
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	144
85 and over	44
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	202

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	30
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1980. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Gynecologic Oncology and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1980)

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Gynecologic Oncology

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TMC Health

ARIZONA ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$2,692 JEMPERLI $2,600	ZEJULA $92
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$452 LYNPARZA $277	Enhertu $40	IMFINZI $21	$115
Stryker Corporation	$349 SPY-PHI SYSTEM $349
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$276 KEYTRUDA $170	Lenvima $51	LYNPARZA $42	$13
TESARO, Inc.	$250 $250
Other	$1,528 Avastin $183	myChoice CDx $179	Da Vinci Surgical System $71	Lutathera $69	Lenvima $68	Other $958

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$2,850
Food and Beverage	$2,338
Travel and Lodging	$349
Education	$11

Research Payments

Dr. Joseph Buscema, MD has received 783 research payments totaling $5,020,818.

Biography

Dr. Joseph Buscema's areas of specialization are gynecologic oncology and medical oncology. Dr. Buscema's education and training includes medical school at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. He is professionally affiliated with TMC Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Tucson, AZ.