2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1770857484 MD
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Carlo Buena, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in Las Vegas, Nevada. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,858 in Internal Medicine Physician, 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
12K
Medicare Part D claims · 911 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Carlo Buena, MD filed 11,605 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Las Vegas, Nevada, prescribing 90% generic.

12K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

Carlo Buena, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

11,605 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Carlo Buena, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Carlo Buena, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/27/2012

NPI 1770857484

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11,605 327% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers
Personal Care Attendant - 25.1%Personal Care Attendant25.1%Behavior Technician - 6.3%Behavior Technician6.3%Rehabilitation Practitioner - 5.6%Rehabilitation Practitioner5.6%Behavior Analyst - 4.7%Behavior Analyst4.7%Chore Provider - 4.5%Chore Provider4.5%Mental Health Counselor - 2.6%Mental Health Counselor2.6%Internal Medicine Physician - 1.4%Internal Medicine Physician1.4%
Largest specialties in Nevada (% of in-state 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 Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Carlo Buena, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7061 GRAND MONTECITO PKWY, Las Vegas, NV, 89149, with a listed phone of (702) 750-3800. NPI 1770857484 was issued on 02/27/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Buena 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 11,605 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 911 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $830K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

7061 GRAND MONTECITO PKWY
Las Vegas, NV 89149

Provider Details

NPI 1770857484
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/27/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Carlo Buena, 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.

Optum Medical Group II Rhodes P C
Las Vegas, NV

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Carlo Buena, MD - brand share 10.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 11,605 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.

11,605
Total Claims
$830K
Total Drug Cost
911
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
30,003
Total Day Supply
890,491
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$618K
Generic Drug Cost
$209K
Opioid Claims
236 (2.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
74

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.77
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 443, 75-84: 319, 85+: 100

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Carlo Buena, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,197
Losartan Potassium
553
Amlodipine Besylate
517
Lisinopril
472
Levothyroxine Sodium
449
Metformin Hcl
351
Gabapentin
328
Omeprazole
312
Hydrochlorothiazide
274
Simvastatin
266

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How Carlo Buena, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

Carlo Buena, MD's 11,605 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Nevada

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician 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 Nevada medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Internal Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carlo Buena, MD's specialty?
Carlo Buena, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Las Vegas, Nevada. Credentials: MD.
How much does Carlo Buena, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Carlo Buena, MD wrote 11,605 Medicare Part D claims totaling $830K in drug costs for 911 beneficiaries.
Where is Carlo Buena, MD located?
Carlo Buena, MD is located at 7061 GRAND MONTECITO PKWY, Las Vegas, NV, 89149. Phone: (702) 750-3800.
What is Carlo Buena, MD's NPI number?
Carlo Buena, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770857484, issued on 02/27/2012.
Does Carlo Buena, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Carlo Buena, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $618K in brand drug costs.
Does Carlo Buena, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Carlo Buena, MD had 236 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carlo Buena, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Carlo Buena, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carlo Buena, MD accept Medicare?
Carlo Buena, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,605 Part D claims and 911 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carlo Buena, MD's credentials?
Carlo Buena, MD's NPI is 1770857484 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).

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

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.