2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1659402196 D.O.
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CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O.

Dermatology Physician in ROSWELL, Georgia. 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 · 927 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
MIPS score
99.9726/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$448.3
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ROSWELL, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 927 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.9726/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $448.3 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.9726 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,244 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/08/2007

NPI 1659402196

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,244 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

99.9726/100 16.872600000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Dermatology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.9726/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 99.9726/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 99.9726/100 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).

CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in ROSWELL, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1659402196. 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.

CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 2500 HOSPITAL BLVD STE 280, ROSWELL, GA, 30076, with a listed phone of (770) 754-0787. NPI 1659402196 was issued on 03/08/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCKLEY 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 1,244 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 927 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 99.9726/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.9501), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

2500 HOSPITAL BLVD STE 280
ROSWELL, GA 30076

Provider Details

NPI 1659402196
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/08/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.9726
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99.9501
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. 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.

AQUA DERMATOLOGY OF FLORIDA, PA
NAPLES, FL
VITALSKIN MEDICAL GROUP IL PLLC
BARDSTOWN, KY

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 CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$448

Largest payer

LEO Pharma Inc.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,244
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
927
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,248
Total Day Supply
14,218
Generic Drug Cost
$24K
Antibiotic Claims
767

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
41% female / 59% 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
Gentamicin Sulfate
430
Doxycycline Hyclate
369
Doxycycline Monohydrate
173
Amoxicillin
88
Cephalexin
78
Mupirocin
41
Clindamycin Hcl
25
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
14

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O.'s 1,244 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in ROSWELL, Georgia. Credentials: D.O..
How much does CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. wrote 1,244 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 927 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.9726/100 (Quality: 99.9501). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. located?
CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. is located at 2500 HOSPITAL BLVD STE 280, ROSWELL, GA, 30076. Phone: (770) 754-0787.
What is CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659402196, issued on 03/08/2007.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gentamicin Sulfate, Doxycycline Hyclate, Doxycycline Monohydrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,244 Part D claims and 927 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY, D.O.'s NPI is 1659402196 with credentials D.O.. 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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