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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1477579662 MD
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Otolaryngology Physician in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,893 in Otolaryngology 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
496
Medicare Part D claims · 164 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$175.61
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Francis Buckman, MD filed 496 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in Fredericksburg, Virginia, prescribing 96% generic.
- 496
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- 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.
Francis Buckman, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
496 Top 38% higher than 62% 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)
Francis Buckman, 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 Francis Buckman, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
496 3% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia 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 Otolaryngology 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).
Francis Buckman, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1708 FALL HILL AVE, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, with a listed phone of (540) 371-1226. NPI 1477579662 was issued on 07/14/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 496 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 164 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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 | 1477579662 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/14/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Francis Buckman, 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.
Ear Nose And Throat And Facial Plastic Surgery Center OF Frederick
Fredericksburg, VA
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 Francis Buckman, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$176
Largest payer
AERIN MEDICAL 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 · Generic-heavy
Francis Buckman, MD - brand share 4.0%
Otolaryngology Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 496 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.
496
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
164
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 794
- Total Day Supply
- 20,189
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $7K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Opioid Claims
- 11 (2.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 44
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 18, 65-74: 58, 75-84: 76, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Francis Buckman, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Azelastine Hcl
Azelastine Hcl
70 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
48 claims
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
47 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide
Ipratropium Bromide
46 claims
- Ciprofloxacin-Dexa… 20
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
20 claims
- Dexamethasone 17
Dexamethasone
17 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 17
Levothyroxine Sodium
17 claims
- Prednisone 15
Prednisone
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 70 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 48 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 47 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 46 |
| Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth | 20 |
| Dexamethasone | 17 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 17 |
| Prednisone | 15 |
| Amoxicillin | 13 |
| Ofloxacin | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Francis Buckman, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
10,893
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider
Francis Buckman, MD's 496 claims are below the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Buckman.
Dr. Jeffrey Aldinger
MD
Hampton, VA
Dr. Alidad Arabshahi
MD
Mc Lean, VA
Dr. Michael Armstrong
MD
Richmond, VA
Dr. Tokunbo Ayeni
MD
Hampton, VA
Dr. Roya Azadarmaki
M.D.
Leesburg, VA
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis Buckman, MD's specialty? ▼
Francis Buckman, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Francis Buckman, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Francis Buckman, MD wrote 496 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 164 beneficiaries.
Where is Francis Buckman, MD located? ▼
Francis Buckman, MD is located at 1708 FALL HILL AVE, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401. Phone: (540) 371-1226.
What is Francis Buckman, MD's NPI number? ▼
Francis Buckman, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477579662, issued on 07/14/2006.
Does Francis Buckman, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Francis Buckman, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does Francis Buckman, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Francis Buckman, MD had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,893 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Francis Buckman, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Francis Buckman, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Francis Buckman, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Francis Buckman, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 496 Part D claims and 164 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Francis Buckman, MD's credentials? ▼
Francis Buckman, MD's NPI is 1477579662 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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