Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler, MD

  • Nashville, TN
  • Pathologist
NPI1144409830PAC ID6800074071
Medicare services, 2024
1,856
Medicare patients, 2024
755
MIPS score, 2024
100
Hospital affiliations
5
Industry payments
$54
Practice address
2004 Hayes St, Nashville, TN 37203
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Primary practice

Saint Thomas Surgery Center Midtown - HOPD

Acute Care Hospital outpatient department · Nashville, Tennessee

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Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler is a pathologist in Nashville, Tennessee

Dr. Busler practices at Saint Thomas Surgery Center Midtown - HOPD in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dr. Busler's NPI, 1144409830, was assigned on October 30, 2007. Dr. Busler graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2006. Dr. Busler holds Tennessee license MD45736.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
6800074071
NPI enumeration date
October 30, 2007
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
46
Medical school graduation
2006

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler practices at Saint Thomas Surgery Center Midtown - HOPD in Nashville, Tennessee

Dr. Busler's primary practice is Saint Thomas Surgery Center Midtown - HOPD, at 2004 Hayes St, Nashville, TN 37203.

  • Saint Thomas Surgery Center Midtown - HOPD
    2004 Hayes St, Nashville, TN 37203

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Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler is affiliated with 7 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Busler's primary practice is Saint Thomas Surgery Center Midtown - HOPD in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Busler is also affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West. The medical group on file is Anatomic & Clinical Laboratory Associates. Dmand AI also links Dr. Busler to 4 more hospitals and 1 ambulatory surgery center, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Busler practices, 7 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Saint Thomas Surgery Center Midtown - HOPDAvailable with a free account
+6 more affiliated sitesAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler is one of 292 pathologists in Tennessee

Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology is Dr. Busler's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207ZP0102X. Dr. Busler is licensed in Tennessee.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology, TennesseePrimaryLicense MD45736 · taxonomy 207ZP0102X

Pathologists near Dr. Busler

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler billed Medicare for 1,856 services in 2024

CMS data shows 1,856 Medicare services from Dr. Busler across 14 procedure codes in 2024, for 755 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $61,449 for them.

Medicare services, 20241,856
Medicare patients755
Paid by Medicare$61,449
Procedure codes14

Dr. Busler's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Lab and pathology
2023: 1,5902024: 1,85617%

Where Dr. Busler's Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office845%
  • In a facility1,77295%

Dr. Busler compared with the Tennessee median for pathologists, 2024

  • Dr. Busler
  • Tennessee median
Medicare services
1,856vs 1,50024% above
Medicare patients
755vs 65915% above

Medians across 294 pathologists in Tennessee with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Busler's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler treated 755 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 73

CMS counts 755 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Busler in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 377 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 8% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.58, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Busler's median patient age at 57, with 64% women.

Medicare patients, 2024755
Average age73
Average risk score1.58
Also on Medicaid8%

Dr. Busler's Medicare patients by age, 2024

Dr. Busler's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women41255%
  • Men34345%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Busler's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Arthritis49%
  4. Ischemic heart disease39%
  5. Diabetes36%
  6. Chronic kidney disease32%
  7. Cancer31%
  8. Mood disorders29%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Busler's patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 57

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women64%
  • Men36%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler scored 100 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 100 out of 100 for Dr. Busler for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Busler accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Dr. Busler's MIPS scores, performance year 2024

  • 100of 100Final score
  • 100of 100Quality
  • 40of 100Improvement Activities

Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026

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Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler received $54 in industry payments from 2023 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 3 general payments to Dr. Busler from 2 drug and device companies from 2023 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Abbott Laboratories paid the most, $38.

General payments to Dr. Busler by program year, 2023 to 2025

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Dr. Busler graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2006.

  1. Medical schoolVanderbilt University School of Medicine

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Sources for Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler's profile data

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NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler's NPI number?

Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler's NPI number is 1144409830. It was assigned on October 30, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler?

Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler is a pathologist in Nashville, Tennessee. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZP0102X).

Where does Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler practice?

Dr. Busler practices at 2004 Hayes St, Nashville, TN 37203. Dr. Busler's primary practice is Saint Thomas Surgery Center Midtown - HOPD in Nashville, Tennessee. Dmand AI also links Dr. Busler to 4 hospitals and 1 ambulatory surgery center.

What is Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler's medical license number?

Dr. Busler holds Tennessee license MD45736.

Which hospitals is Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler affiliated with?

Dr. Busler is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West. Dmand AI links Dr. Busler to 4 more hospitals.

What medical group is Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler part of?

Dr. Busler is linked to Anatomic & Clinical Laboratory Associates.

Does Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Busler billed Medicare for 1,856 services in 2024, and Dr. Busler accepts Medicare assignment.

What is Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler's MIPS score?

Dr. Busler's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 100 out of 100, reported as part of a group.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler see?

CMS counts 755 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Busler in 2024, with an average age of 73.

What services does Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Busler's most billed Medicare services were lab and pathology test (88305), lab and pathology test (88341) and lab and pathology test (88304).

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Where did Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler go to medical school?

Dr. Busler graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2006.

Has Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $54 in general payments to Dr. Busler from 2 companies from 2023 to 2025. The largest total came from Abbott Laboratories.

How long has Dr. Jacob Forrest Busler been practicing?

Dr. Busler graduated from medical school in 2006, 20 years ago.

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