2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1942402904 M.D.
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GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in COEUR D ALENE, Idaho. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 370 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.9134/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$300.85
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.9134/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,181 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.9134/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
66%
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.

GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

95 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/01/2007

NPI 1942402904

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,181 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

94.9134/100 11.813400000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Idaho

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.9134/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 94.9134/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.9%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 94.9134/100 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).

GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in COEUR D ALENE, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1942402904. 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.

GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1814 LINCOLN WAY, COEUR D ALENE, ID, 83814, with a listed phone of (208) 667-2531. NPI 1942402904 was issued on 06/01/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCKLAND 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 1,181 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 370 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $233K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% 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 94.9134/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.8394), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1814 LINCOLN WAY
COEUR D ALENE, ID 83814

Provider Details

NPI 1942402904
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/01/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.9134
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.8394
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. 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.

NORTH IDAHO EYE INSTITUTE P A
COEUR D ALENE, ID

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 GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$301

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US 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

GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 1,181 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.

1,181
Total Claims
$233K
Total Drug Cost
370
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,408
Total Day Supply
67,962
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$203K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 129, 75-84: 151, 85+: 62

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
302
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
183
Prednisolone Acetate
88
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
70
Fluorometholone
68
Timolol Maleate
67
Brimonidine Tartrate
44
Restasis
Cyclosporine
39
Bromfenac Sodium
38
Ofloxacin
37

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. 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

GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D.'s 1,181 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D.'s specialty?
GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in COEUR D ALENE, Idaho. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. wrote 1,181 Medicare Part D claims totaling $233K in drug costs for 370 beneficiaries.
What is GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.9134/100 (Quality: 87.8394). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. located?
GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. is located at 1814 LINCOLN WAY, COEUR D ALENE, ID, 83814. Phone: (208) 667-2531.
What is GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D.'s NPI number?
GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942402904, issued on 06/01/2007.
Does GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D.'s prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $203K 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 GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. accept Medicare?
GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,181 Part D claims and 370 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D.'s credentials?
GOLDEN BUCKLAND, M.D.'s NPI is 1942402904 with credentials M.D.. 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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