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Dr. Russel Arnold Buzard, D.O.

Family Medicine Physician in Escondido, CA · enumerated 2006 · practices at Vijaya Kv Prabhu. DDS. A Proffessional Corp.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1003884552

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Russel Arnold Buzard
Credential D.O.
Sex Male
Practice address 306 W El Norte Pkwy, Suite S, Escondido, CA, 92026
Phone (760) 746-3703
Fax (760) 746-5313
Enumeration date Mar 10, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Nov 18, 2015

Taxonomy & licenses

207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 20A4436 (CA) Primary
DO · Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: A fully licensed physician trained in osteopathic medical schools, with the same practice rights as an MD. About the DO credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
CB237649 Other CA MEDICARE PTAN

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Russel Buzard?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Russel Buzard is 1003884552, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Russel Buzard practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Escondido, CA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2015-11-18.