2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1821618448 DO
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ANTHONY BUCCA, DO

Psychiatry Physician in EASTON, 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
390
Medicare Part D claims · 31 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.6426/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ANTHONY BUCCA, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.6426/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 390 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.6426/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
390
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

ANTHONY BUCCA, DO's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

96 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANTHONY BUCCA, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ANTHONY BUCCA, DO?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/23/2020

NPI 1821618448

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

390 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

95.6426/100 12.542600000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Pennsylvania

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANTHONY BUCCA, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.6426/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 95.6426/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.6%
MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 95.6426/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ANTHONY BUCCA, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding DO credentials at 1700 ST LUKES BLVD, EASTON, PA, 18045, with a listed phone of (484) 526-1000. NPI 1821618448 was issued on 04/23/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCCA 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 390 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 31 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.6426/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.5735), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

1700 ST LUKES BLVD
EASTON, PA 18045

Provider Details

NPI 1821618448
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/23/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

95.6426
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.5735
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANTHONY BUCCA, DO 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.

ST LUKES PHYSICIAN GROUP INC
ALLENTOWN, PA

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

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 ANTHONY BUCCA, DO. To verify ANTHONY BUCCA, DO'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 · Generic-heavy

ANTHONY BUCCA, DO — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 390 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.

390
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
31
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
492
Total Day Supply
14,574
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.14
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ANTHONY BUCCA, DO 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
Clonazepam
30
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
20
Buspirone Hcl
18
Sertraline Hcl
17
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
15
Escitalopram Oxalate
15
Clozapine
13
Hydroxyzine Hcl
13
Mirtazapine
13
Aripiprazole
12

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How ANTHONY BUCCA, DO fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

ANTHONY BUCCA, DO's 390 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANTHONY BUCCA, DO's specialty?
ANTHONY BUCCA, DO specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in EASTON, Pennsylvania. Credentials: DO.
How much does ANTHONY BUCCA, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANTHONY BUCCA, DO wrote 390 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 31 beneficiaries.
What is ANTHONY BUCCA, DO's Medicare quality score?
ANTHONY BUCCA, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.6426/100 (Quality: 80.5735). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANTHONY BUCCA, DO located?
ANTHONY BUCCA, DO is located at 1700 ST LUKES BLVD, EASTON, PA, 18045. Phone: (484) 526-1000.
What is ANTHONY BUCCA, DO's NPI number?
ANTHONY BUCCA, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821618448, issued on 04/23/2020.
Does ANTHONY BUCCA, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANTHONY BUCCA, DO's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANTHONY BUCCA, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANTHONY BUCCA, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Venlafaxine Hcl Er, Buspirone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANTHONY BUCCA, DO accept Medicare?
ANTHONY BUCCA, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 390 Part D claims and 31 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANTHONY BUCCA, DO's credentials?
ANTHONY BUCCA, DO's NPI is 1821618448 with credentials DO. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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