2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1942768619 CRNP
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ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 564 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.5K
69 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP filed 1,730 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, prescribing 72% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
72%
generic prescribing
$1.5K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,730 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/12/2019

NPI 1942768619

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,730 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Pennsylvania

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18103, with a listed phone of (610) 402-3311. NPI 1942768619 was issued on 03/12/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCKSHAW most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,730 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 564 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $574K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Provider Details

NPI 1942768619
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/12/2019

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

Largest payer

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP. To verify ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 1,730 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,730
Total Claims
$574K
Total Drug Cost
564
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,797
Total Day Supply
112,965
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$529K
Generic Drug Cost
$44K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 220, 75-84: 246, 85+: 77

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
282
Metoprolol Succinate
237
Sotalol
Sotalol Hcl
79
Furosemide
78
Lisinopril
77
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
77
Valsartan
71
Sotalol Af
Sotalol Hcl
69
Metoprolol Tartrate
61
Multaq
Dronedarone Hcl
53

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP's 1,730 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Pennsylvania

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BUCKSHAW.

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP's specialty?
ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP wrote 1,730 Medicare Part D claims totaling $574K in drug costs for 564 beneficiaries.
Where is ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP located?
ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP is located at 1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18103. Phone: (610) 402-3311.
What is ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP's NPI number?
ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942768619, issued on 03/12/2019.
Does ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $529K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Sotalol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP accept Medicare?
ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,730 Part D claims and 564 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP's credentials?
ALLYSON BUCKSHAW, CRNP's NPI is 1942768619 with credentials CRNP. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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