Surgeon profile
Paul Buzhardt, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Lafayette, LA 70506NPI 1790003788
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Orthopedics & cardiology tracked — more specialties coming.
81 Medicare cases/yr
79 patients
3 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Knee Replacement (TKA) CPT 27447 | 42 | ▲ +20% | 40 |
| Total Hip Replacement (THA) CPT 27130 | 26 | ▼ -26% | 26 |
| Revision Knee — All Components CPT 27487 | 13 | ▼ -7% | 13 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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