2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1518917822 MD
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AMAR BUKHARI, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 201 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
47%
generic claims · 53% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$6.5K
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AMAR BUKHARI, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 201 beneficiaries — 53% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $6.5K across 25 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AMAR BUKHARI, MD filed 1,229 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AMAR BUKHARI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

AMAR BUKHARI, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2006

NPI 1518917822

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,229 16% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within New Jersey

1. Pulmonary Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pulmonary Disease Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pulmonary Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pulmonary Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pulmonary Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pulmonary Disease Physician) — 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).

AMAR BUKHARI, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider practicing in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1518917822. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

AMAR BUKHARI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 254 EASTON AVE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08901, with a listed phone of (732) 745-6664. NPI 1518917822 was issued on 05/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUKHARI 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 1,229 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 201 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $880K in drug spend, split 53% brand-name and 47% 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.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

Provider Details

NPI 1518917822
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/10/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AMAR BUKHARI, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SAINT PETER'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
SAINT PETERS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 AMAR BUKHARI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$6.5K

Largest payer

Teleflex LLC

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

AMAR BUKHARI, MD — brand share 53.0%
Specialty average (est.)

53% brand-name claims vs 47% generic, on 1,229 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.

1,229
Total Claims
$880K
Total Drug Cost
201
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,351
Total Day Supply
67,978
Brand vs Generic
53% brand / 47% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$840K
Antibiotic Claims
76

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 76, 75-84: 82, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
172
Montelukast Sodium
109
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
76
Arnuity Ellipta
Fluticasone Furoate
75
Prednisone
66
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
55
Advair Diskus
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
51
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
50
Fluticasone Propionate
45
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium Bromide
41

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

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How AMAR BUKHARI, MD fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

AMAR BUKHARI, MD's 1,229 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BUKHARI.

Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMAR BUKHARI, MD's specialty?
AMAR BUKHARI, MD specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does AMAR BUKHARI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMAR BUKHARI, MD wrote 1,229 Medicare Part D claims totaling $880K in drug costs for 201 beneficiaries.
Where is AMAR BUKHARI, MD located?
AMAR BUKHARI, MD is located at 254 EASTON AVE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08901. Phone: (732) 745-6664.
What is AMAR BUKHARI, MD's NPI number?
AMAR BUKHARI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518917822, issued on 05/10/2006.
Does AMAR BUKHARI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AMAR BUKHARI, MD's prescribing is 53% brand-name and 47% generic drugs by claim count, with $840K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AMAR BUKHARI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AMAR BUKHARI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Montelukast Sodium, Trelegy Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AMAR BUKHARI, MD accept Medicare?
AMAR BUKHARI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,229 Part D claims and 201 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMAR BUKHARI, MD's credentials?
AMAR BUKHARI, MD's NPI is 1518917822 with credentials MD. 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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