2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1063894749 DO
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CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO

Ophthalmology Physician in ERIE, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 292 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
45%
generic claims · 55% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$462.03
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ERIE, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 292 beneficiaries — 55% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $462.03 across 28 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO filed 1,544 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ERIE, Pennsylvania. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/18/2015

NPI 1063894749

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,544 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Pennsylvania

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in ERIE, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1063894749. 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 BUZAS, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding DO credentials at 4000 STERRETTANIA RD LOWR LEVEL, ERIE, PA, 16506, with a listed phone of (814) 836-0543. NPI 1063894749 was issued on 06/18/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUZAS 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 1,544 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 292 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $410K in drug spend, split 55% brand-name and 45% 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.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

4000 STERRETTANIA RD LOWR LEVEL
ERIE, PA 16506

Provider Details

NPI 1063894749
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/18/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, 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.

MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ERIE
ERIE, PA
MILLCREEK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
ERIE, 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).

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 BUZAS, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$462

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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.

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 CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO. To verify CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, 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 · Brand-heavy

CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO — brand share 55.0%
Specialty average (est.)

55% brand-name claims vs 45% generic, on 1,544 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.

1,544
Total Claims
$410K
Total Drug Cost
292
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,831
Total Day Supply
48,564
Brand vs Generic
55% brand / 45% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$376K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.63
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 70, 65-74: 155, 75-84: 52, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Restasis
Cyclosporine
185
Latanoprost
175
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
145
Prednisolone Acetate
122
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
103
Timolol Maleate
83
Difluprednate
63
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
60
Cyclosporine
55
Rocklatan
Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
53

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO's 1,544 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in ERIE, Pennsylvania. Credentials: DO.
How much does CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO wrote 1,544 Medicare Part D claims totaling $410K in drug costs for 292 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO located?
CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO is located at 4000 STERRETTANIA RD LOWR LEVEL, ERIE, PA, 16506. Phone: (814) 836-0543.
What is CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063894749, issued on 06/18/2015.
Does CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO's prescribing is 55% brand-name and 45% generic drugs by claim count, with $376K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Restasis, Latanoprost, Xiidra. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,544 Part D claims and 292 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BUZAS, DO's NPI is 1063894749 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.
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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