2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1477646172 M.D
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BRIAN BUCALO, M.D

Specialist in PEMBROKE PINES, Florida. 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
156
Medicare Part D claims · 75 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

BRIAN BUCALO, M.D filed 156 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in PEMBROKE PINES, Florida.

156
Part D claims, 2023

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.

BRIAN BUCALO, M.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

156 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 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 BRIAN BUCALO, M.D?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2006

NPI 1477646172

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

156 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Specialist share within Florida

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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).

BRIAN BUCALO, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D credentials at 10067 PINES BLVD., PEMBROKE PINES, FL, 33024, with a listed phone of (954) 436-5625. NPI 1477646172 was issued on 10/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCALO 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 156 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 75 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

10067 PINES BLVD.
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024

Provider Details

NPI 1477646172
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN BUCALO, M.D 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.

SKIN CANCER TREATMENT CENTER
PEMBROKE PINES, FL

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 — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BRIAN BUCALO, M.D. To verify BRIAN BUCALO, M.D's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

156
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
75
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
162
Total Day Supply
2,480
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Mupirocin
65
Cephalexin
23

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

Specialist Overview

How BRIAN BUCALO, M.D fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN BUCALO, M.D's 156 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Florida

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN BUCALO, M.D's specialty?
BRIAN BUCALO, M.D specializes in Specialist and practices in PEMBROKE PINES, Florida. Credentials: M.D.
How much does BRIAN BUCALO, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN BUCALO, M.D wrote 156 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 75 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN BUCALO, M.D located?
BRIAN BUCALO, M.D is located at 10067 PINES BLVD., PEMBROKE PINES, FL, 33024. Phone: (954) 436-5625.
What is BRIAN BUCALO, M.D's NPI number?
BRIAN BUCALO, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477646172, issued on 10/02/2006.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN BUCALO, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN BUCALO, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN BUCALO, M.D accept Medicare?
BRIAN BUCALO, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 156 Part D claims and 75 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN BUCALO, M.D's credentials?
BRIAN BUCALO, M.D's NPI is 1477646172 with credentials M.D. 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.

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

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