2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1306939814 M.D.
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HOWARD BUELLER, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in DELRAY BEACH, Florida. 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 · 503 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.2734/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

HOWARD BUELLER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.2734/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,217 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.2734/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
97%
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.

HOWARD BUELLER, 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

97 Top 15% higher than 85% 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)

HOWARD BUELLER, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about HOWARD BUELLER, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2006

NPI 1306939814

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,217 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

97.2734/100 14.1734% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Dermatology Physician share within Florida

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HOWARD BUELLER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.2734/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 97.2734/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.3%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 97.2734/100 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).

HOWARD BUELLER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5258 LINTON BLVD, DELRAY BEACH, FL, 33484, with a listed phone of (561) 498-2911. NPI 1306939814 was issued on 10/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUELLER 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 1,217 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 503 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $351K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% 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 97.2734/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 95.0426), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

5258 LINTON BLVD
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33484

Provider Details

NPI 1306939814
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/02/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.2734
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
95.0426
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HOWARD BUELLER, M.D.. To verify HOWARD BUELLER, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

HOWARD BUELLER, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,217 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.

1,217
Total Claims
$351K
Total Drug Cost
503
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,490
Total Day Supply
36,451
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$319K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Antibiotic Claims
141

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 122, 75-84: 224, 85+: 146

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HOWARD BUELLER, M.D. 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
Triamcinolone Acetonide
230
Clobetasol Propionate
106
Gentamicin Sulfate
96
Cephalexin
77
Mupirocin
68
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
60
Ketoconazole
50
Fluorouracil
46
Prednisone
44
Doxycycline Monohydrate
39

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How HOWARD BUELLER, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

HOWARD BUELLER, M.D.'s 1,217 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD BUELLER, M.D.'s specialty?
HOWARD BUELLER, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in DELRAY BEACH, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HOWARD BUELLER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD BUELLER, M.D. wrote 1,217 Medicare Part D claims totaling $351K in drug costs for 503 beneficiaries.
What is HOWARD BUELLER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
HOWARD BUELLER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.2734/100 (Quality: 95.0426). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HOWARD BUELLER, M.D. located?
HOWARD BUELLER, M.D. is located at 5258 LINTON BLVD, DELRAY BEACH, FL, 33484. Phone: (561) 498-2911.
What is HOWARD BUELLER, M.D.'s NPI number?
HOWARD BUELLER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306939814, issued on 10/02/2006.
Does HOWARD BUELLER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOWARD BUELLER, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $319K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HOWARD BUELLER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWARD BUELLER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate, Gentamicin Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWARD BUELLER, M.D. accept Medicare?
HOWARD BUELLER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,217 Part D claims and 503 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD BUELLER, M.D.'s credentials?
HOWARD BUELLER, M.D.'s NPI is 1306939814 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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