2026 NPPES data Adult Medicine Physician NPI 1407856362 MD
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DAVID BUESCHER, MD

Adult Medicine Physician in LIVINGSTON, Texas. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 330 beneficiaries · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$365.81
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID BUESCHER, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LIVINGSTON, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 330 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $365.81 across 18 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID BUESCHER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 5,236 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)

DAVID BUESCHER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DAVID BUESCHER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2005

NPI 1407856362

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,236 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within Texas

1. Adult Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Medicine Physician share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID BUESCHER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Medicine Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Adult Medicine Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Adult Medicine Physician) — 100/100 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).

DAVID BUESCHER, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider practicing in LIVINGSTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1407856362. 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.

DAVID BUESCHER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 219 EASTWOOD ST, LIVINGSTON, TX, 77351, with a listed phone of (936) 327-7147. NPI 1407856362 was issued on 07/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUESCHER 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 5,236 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 330 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $510K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 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

219 EASTWOOD ST
LIVINGSTON, TX 77351

Provider Details

NPI 1407856362
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/21/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 DAVID BUESCHER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$366

Largest payer

Dexcom, 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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DAVID BUESCHER, MD. To verify DAVID BUESCHER, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DAVID BUESCHER, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 5,236 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.

5,236
Total Claims
$510K
Total Drug Cost
330
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,103
Total Day Supply
348,417
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$404K
Generic Drug Cost
$103K
Opioid Claims
113 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
260

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 147, 75-84: 120, 85+: 44

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
356
Levothyroxine Sodium
279
Amlodipine Besylate
223
Losartan Potassium
171
Lisinopril
163
Metoprolol Succinate
129
Metformin Hcl
127
Montelukast Sodium
121
Alprazolam
109
Gabapentin
108

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

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How DAVID BUESCHER, MD fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID BUESCHER, MD's 5,236 claims are above the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Adult Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID BUESCHER, MD's specialty?
DAVID BUESCHER, MD specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in LIVINGSTON, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID BUESCHER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID BUESCHER, MD wrote 5,236 Medicare Part D claims totaling $510K in drug costs for 330 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID BUESCHER, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAVID BUESCHER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID BUESCHER, MD located?
DAVID BUESCHER, MD is located at 219 EASTWOOD ST, LIVINGSTON, TX, 77351. Phone: (936) 327-7147.
What is DAVID BUESCHER, MD's NPI number?
DAVID BUESCHER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407856362, issued on 07/21/2005.
Does DAVID BUESCHER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID BUESCHER, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $404K in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID BUESCHER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID BUESCHER, MD had 113 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID BUESCHER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID BUESCHER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID BUESCHER, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID BUESCHER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,236 Part D claims and 330 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID BUESCHER, MD's credentials?
DAVID BUESCHER, MD's NPI is 1407856362 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.
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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