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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1518401272
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Roanoke, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,119 in Surgical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
85
Medicare Part D claims · 60 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Brian Buccola filed 85 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Roanoke, Virginia.
- 85
- 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 Buccola's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
85 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Buccola?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
85 73% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Buccola appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider at 3 RIVERSIDE CIR, Roanoke, VA, 24016, with a listed phone of (540) 224-5170. NPI 1518401272 was issued on 12/14/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 85 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 60 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $801 in drug spend.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1518401272 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/14/2016 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
85
Total Claims
$801
Total Drug Cost
60
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 86
- Total Day Supply
- 913
- Generic Drug Cost
- $683
- Antibiotic Claims
- 41
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.91
- Gender Split
- 73% female / 27% 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 |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 18 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Brian Buccola fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Brian Buccola's 85 claims are below the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Buccola.
Leonard Abadam
Quantico, VA
Dr. Alan Abrams
PA-C
Hampton, VA
Dr. Kathryn Adams
PA-C
Woodbridge, VA
Rebecca Adams
Roanoke, VA
Dr. Jamel Akrout
M.D.
Falls Church, VA
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brian Buccola's specialty? ▼
Brian Buccola specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Roanoke, Virginia.
How much does Brian Buccola prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brian Buccola wrote 85 Medicare Part D claims totaling $801 in drug costs for 60 beneficiaries.
Where is Brian Buccola located? ▼
Brian Buccola is located at 3 RIVERSIDE CIR, Roanoke, VA, 24016. Phone: (540) 224-5170.
What is Brian Buccola's NPI number? ▼
Brian Buccola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518401272, issued on 12/14/2016.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brian Buccola prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brian Buccola's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brian Buccola accept Medicare? ▼
Brian Buccola appears in CMS Medicare data with 85 Part D claims and 60 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brian Buccola's credentials? ▼
Brian Buccola's NPI is 1518401272. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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