Dr. Craig M. Buettner
Dr. Craig M. Buettner
Last updated: Feb 20, 2008

Dr. Craig M. Buettner

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 30 years
  • Graduated from: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
  • Graduation year: 1991
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1134291263

Dr. Craig M. Buettner MD

Family Physician

He is located at 100 Rice Mine Road Loop Suite 206 in Tuscaloosa, AL 35406. Can help patients with the following: Arthritis, Bunions, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Nausea and Vomiting, Separated Shoulder. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134291263. Appointment can be made via the phone number (205) 339-0171. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Craig M. Buettner, being an family physician, 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. Craig M. Buettner.

  • ACL Tear
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Aging In Place
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Baker's Cyst
  • Birth Control Counseling
  • Bone Spurs
  • Breastfeeding and Lactation
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Diabetes
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Elbow Pain
  • Fever
  • General Care
  • Hammer Toe
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Herniated Disc
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hip Replacement
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Impingement Syndrome
  • Infant Care
  • Influenza
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Joint Fluid Extraction
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Kyphosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Migraine
  • Mold Exposure
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
  • Prescription Refill
  • Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Sprained Wrist
  • Stress Fracture
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Trigger Finger
  • Whiplash
  • Women's Health
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. Craig M. Buettner

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Craig M. Buettner as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

UnitedHealthcare

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

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non 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. Craig M. Buettner 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. Craig M. Buettner is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice (also registered under: Practitioner - Sports Medicine) .

Bills through: West Alabama Family Practice & Sports Medicine Pc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Novo Nordisk $1380
Pfizer $1352
AstraZeneca $1196

Other

Food and Beverage $13350

Studies

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT

Graduated in 1991

Additional Specialities

  • Orthopedic Surgeon

Affiliated practices

West Alabama Family Practice & Sports Medicine
100 Rice Mine Road Loop
Tuscaloosa, 35406 AL
(205) 339-0171

Affiliated hospitals

D C H REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
809 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD EAST
TUSCALOOSA, 35401 AL
(205) 759-7111

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Dr. Steve R. Lovelady
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Dr. John O. Newcomb
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Dr. Vernon Leon Scott
  • Gender: Male
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Dr. Jeffery C. Laubenthal
  • Gender: Male
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Dr. Jennifer B. Clem
  • Gender: Female
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Dr. Margaret S. Morr
  • Gender: Female
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Dr. Angela Kynard Smelley
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: 1000 Fairfax Park Tuscaloosa, 35406, AL

Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Craig M. Buettner affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Craig M. Buettner is affiliated with D C H REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.

Where can you meet with Dr. Craig M. Buettner?

Dr. Craig M. Buettner's office is located at 100 Rice Mine Road Loop Suite 206 in Tuscaloosa, AL 35406.

Does Dr. Craig M. Buettner have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Craig M. Buettner is affiliated with West Alabama Family Practice & Sports Medicine.

What conditions does Dr. Craig M. Buettner treat?

Dr. Craig M. Buettner provides treatment for Arthritis, Bunions, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Nausea and Vomiting, Separated Shoulder. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Craig M. Buettner accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?

Yes, Dr. Craig M. Buettner is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.