Dr. Richard D. Bucholz
Dr. Richard D. Bucholz
Last updated: Mar 29, 2021

Dr. Richard D. Bucholz

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 44 years
  • Graduated from: Yale University School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1977
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1457455677

Dr. Richard D. Bucholz MD

Neurosurgeon

He is located at 1201 South Grand Boulevard in Saint Louis, MO 63104. Can help patients with the following: Cervical Radiculopathy, Colon Cancer, Gangrene, Hernia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Lymphedema. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457455677. Appointment can be made via the phone number (314) 977-8849. He is affiliated with 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Richard D. Bucholz, being an neurosurgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Richard D. Bucholz.

  • Achalasia
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Anal Fissure
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Damage
  • Brain Hemorrhage
  • Brain Lesions
  • Cancer
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cerebral Aneurysm
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Colon Cancer
  • Concussion
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Neck Pain
  • Pancreatitis
  • Paralysis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Peripheral Nerve Tumors
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri
  • Quadriplegia
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylosis
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard D. Bucholz

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard D. Bucholz as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
Ambetter Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Network data as of Mar 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Catastrophic Pathway (+ Incentives) EPO · Catastrophic Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 4900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 3100 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway 5350 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway 7200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients

Medica

Network data as of Aug 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Medica
Medica plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Medica with SSM Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Bronze Share EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 11 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic 4700 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Simple EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Elite Saver Plus EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Richard D. Bucholz is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Richard D. Bucholz is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Neurosurgery .

Bills through: Ssm Health Care Group

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Stryker $5805
Medtronic $5720
Boston Scientific $4667

Other

Travel and Lodging $10349
Consulting $6058
Promotional Speaking or Service $3000
Other $2850
Food and Beverage $2850

Studies

YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1977

Additional Specialities

  • Surgeon

Affiliated hospitals

ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
3635 VISTA AVE
SAINT LOUIS, 63110 MO
(314) 577-8000

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Richard D. Bucholz?

Dr. Richard D. Bucholz's office is located at 1201 South Grand Boulevard in Saint Louis, MO 63104.

What conditions does Dr. Richard D. Bucholz treat?

Dr. Richard D. Bucholz provides treatment for Cervical Radiculopathy, Colon Cancer, Gangrene, Hernia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Lymphedema. For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. Richard D. Bucholz affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Richard D. Bucholz is affiliated with ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL.

Does Dr. Richard D. Bucholz accept patients with Ambetter Health?

Yes, Dr. Richard D. Bucholz is listed in-network for Ambetter Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.