2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1114157195 DO
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DENNIS BUCK, DO

Medical Oncology Physician in SHOW LOW, Arizona. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
159
Medicare Part D claims · 48 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.4075/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$170.7
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DENNIS BUCK, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.4075/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 159 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.4075/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
159
Part D claims, 2023
68%
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.

DENNIS BUCK, DO's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

85 49th percentile higher than 49% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DENNIS BUCK, DO 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).

What does the federal data show about DENNIS BUCK, DO?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/23/2009

NPI 1114157195

Primary specialty

Medical Oncology Physician

Niche

3,792 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

159 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 689

MIPS final score

85.4075/100 2.3075000000000045% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Medical Oncology Physician share within Arizona

1. Medical Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Oncology Physician share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DENNIS BUCK, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Oncology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.4075/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Oncology Physician) — 85.4075/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.4%
MIPS final score (Medical Oncology Physician) — 85.4075/100 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).

DENNIS BUCK, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding DO credentials at 2500 E HUNT DR STE H-J, SHOW LOW, AZ, 85901, with a listed phone of (928) 537-6937. NPI 1114157195 was issued on 07/23/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCK 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 159 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 48 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $420K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.4075/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.0136), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,792 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 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 E HUNT DR STE H-J
SHOW LOW, AZ 85901

Provider Details

NPI 1114157195
Specialty Medical Oncology Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/23/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.4075
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.0136
Quality
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DENNIS BUCK, 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.

CARRIS HEALTH LLC
WILLMAR, MN
SUMMIT HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION
SHOW LOW, AZ

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 DENNIS BUCK, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$171

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

DENNIS BUCK, DO — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 159 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.

159
Total Claims
$420K
Total Drug Cost
48
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
252
Total Day Supply
7,082
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$414K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.75
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DENNIS BUCK, DO 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
26
Anastrozole
17
Erleada
Apalutamide
12
Tamoxifen Citrate
11

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

Medical Oncology Physician Overview

How DENNIS BUCK, DO fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

3,792
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider

DENNIS BUCK, DO's 159 claims are below the specialty average of 689.

Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Medical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DENNIS BUCK, DO's specialty?
DENNIS BUCK, DO specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in SHOW LOW, Arizona. Credentials: DO.
How much does DENNIS BUCK, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DENNIS BUCK, DO wrote 159 Medicare Part D claims totaling $420K in drug costs for 48 beneficiaries.
What is DENNIS BUCK, DO's Medicare quality score?
DENNIS BUCK, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.4075/100 (Quality: 74.0136). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DENNIS BUCK, DO located?
DENNIS BUCK, DO is located at 2500 E HUNT DR STE H-J, SHOW LOW, AZ, 85901. Phone: (928) 537-6937.
What is DENNIS BUCK, DO's NPI number?
DENNIS BUCK, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114157195, issued on 07/23/2009.
Does DENNIS BUCK, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DENNIS BUCK, DO's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $414K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,792 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DENNIS BUCK, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DENNIS BUCK, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Anastrozole, Erleada. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DENNIS BUCK, DO accept Medicare?
DENNIS BUCK, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 159 Part D claims and 48 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DENNIS BUCK, DO's credentials?
DENNIS BUCK, DO's NPI is 1114157195 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.
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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