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2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1184715377 MD
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Sylva, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,160 in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 63 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Donald Buckner, MD filed 1,813 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Sylva, North Carolina, prescribing 89% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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.
Donald Buckner, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,813 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Donald Buckner, 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 Donald Buckner, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,813 202% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Donald Buckner, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 44 BONNIE LN, Sylva, NC, 28779, with a listed phone of (828) 631-3973. NPI 1184715377 was issued on 09/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,813 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 63 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $354K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,160 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 600 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1184715377 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/27/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Donald Buckner, 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.
Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.
Waynesville, NC
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
Donald Buckner, MD - brand share 11.0%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,813 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.
1,813
Total Claims
$354K
Total Drug Cost
63
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,920
- Total Day Supply
- 55,885
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $301K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $53K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 48.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.21
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Donald Buckner, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Risperidone
Risperidone
130 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
104 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
86 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
78 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
70 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
66 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
64 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
55 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Risperidone | 130 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 104 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 86 |
| Clonazepam | 78 |
| Olanzapine | 70 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 66 |
| Lorazepam | 64 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 55 |
| Prazosin Hcl | 53 |
| Invega Sustenna Paliperidone Palmitate | 48 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Donald Buckner, MD fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
6,160
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider
Donald Buckner, MD's 1,813 claims are above the specialty average of 600.
Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Buckner.
Dr. Robert Adams
MD
Wilmington, NC
Dr. Linwood Allsbrook
M.D.
Butner, NC
Dr. Oday Alsarraf
M.D., PH.D.
Durham, NC
Dr. Samina Aziz
MBBS
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Pravesh Basnet
MD
Concord, NC
Compare Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donald Buckner, MD's specialty? ▼
Donald Buckner, MD specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in Sylva, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Donald Buckner, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Donald Buckner, MD wrote 1,813 Medicare Part D claims totaling $354K in drug costs for 63 beneficiaries.
Where is Donald Buckner, MD located? ▼
Donald Buckner, MD is located at 44 BONNIE LN, Sylva, NC, 28779. Phone: (828) 631-3973.
What is Donald Buckner, MD's NPI number? ▼
Donald Buckner, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184715377, issued on 09/27/2006.
Does Donald Buckner, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Donald Buckner, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $301K in brand drug costs.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,160 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 600 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Donald Buckner, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Donald Buckner, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Risperidone, Trazodone Hcl, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Donald Buckner, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Donald Buckner, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,813 Part D claims and 63 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Donald Buckner, MD's credentials? ▼
Donald Buckner, MD's NPI is 1184715377 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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