2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1487649869 M.D.
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JAMES BUNKER, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska. 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
689
Medicare Part D claims · 246 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$20.65
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES BUNKER, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 689 claims across 246 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $20.65 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMES BUNKER, M.D. filed 689 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES BUNKER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMES BUNKER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/13/2005

NPI 1487649869

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

689 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Dermatology Physician share within Nebraska

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

JAMES BUNKER, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1487649869. 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.

JAMES BUNKER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 825 S WILLOW ST, NORTH PLATTE, NE, 69101, with a listed phone of (308) 534-1700. NPI 1487649869 was issued on 09/13/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUNKER 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 689 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 246 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $188K 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.

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

825 S WILLOW ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101

Provider Details

NPI 1487649869
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/13/2005

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 JAMES BUNKER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$21

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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

JAMES BUNKER, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 689 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.

689
Total Claims
$188K
Total Drug Cost
246
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
923
Total Day Supply
21,676
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$166K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
126

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 114, 75-84: 75, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc
128
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
83
Ampicillin Trihydrate
63
Triamcinolone Acetonide
52
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
38
Hydrocortisone
34
Minocycline Hcl
26
Prednisone
26
Ketoconazole
23
Fluorouracil
22

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How JAMES BUNKER, 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

JAMES BUNKER, M.D.'s 689 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES BUNKER, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES BUNKER, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES BUNKER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES BUNKER, M.D. wrote 689 Medicare Part D claims totaling $188K in drug costs for 246 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES BUNKER, M.D. located?
JAMES BUNKER, M.D. is located at 825 S WILLOW ST, NORTH PLATTE, NE, 69101. Phone: (308) 534-1700.
What is JAMES BUNKER, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES BUNKER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487649869, issued on 09/13/2005.
Does JAMES BUNKER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES BUNKER, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $166K 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 JAMES BUNKER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES BUNKER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Betamethasone Diprop Augmented, Methotrexate, Ampicillin Trihydrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES BUNKER, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES BUNKER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 689 Part D claims and 246 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES BUNKER, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES BUNKER, M.D.'s NPI is 1487649869 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.
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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