2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1205848348 MD
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Joseph Buecker, MD

Dermatology Physician in Louisville, Kentucky. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 14,610 in Dermatology 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
36
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Joseph Buecker, MD filed 36 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in Louisville, Kentucky.

36
Part D claims, 2023

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.

Joseph Buecker, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

36 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Joseph Buecker, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about Joseph Buecker, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/13/2006

NPI 1205848348

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

36 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Largest specialties in Kentucky (% of in-state providers)

Family Nurse Practitioner - 5.9%Family Nurse Practitioner5.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.2%Pharmacist - 4.8%Pharmacist4.8%Mental Health Counselor - 4.6%Mental Health Counselor4.6%Clinical Social Worker - 4.1%Clinical Social Worker4.1%Physical Therapist - 3.7%Physical Therapist3.7%Dermatology Physician - 0.2%Dermatology Physician0.2%
Largest specialties in Kentucky (% of in-state 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 Dermatology Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Joseph Buecker, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4001 KRESGE WAY, Louisville, KY, 40207, with a listed phone of (502) 893-0407. NPI 1205848348 was issued on 08/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Buecker 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 36 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. 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

4001 KRESGE WAY
Louisville, KY 40207

Provider Details

NPI 1205848348
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/13/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

36
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
42
Total Day Supply
814
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17

Dermatology Physician Overview

How Joseph Buecker, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

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

Joseph Buecker, MD's 36 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Kentucky medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Dermatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joseph Buecker, MD's specialty?
Joseph Buecker, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in Louisville, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does Joseph Buecker, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Joseph Buecker, MD wrote 36 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is Joseph Buecker, MD located?
Joseph Buecker, MD is located at 4001 KRESGE WAY, Louisville, KY, 40207. Phone: (502) 893-0407.
What is Joseph Buecker, MD's NPI number?
Joseph Buecker, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205848348, issued on 08/13/2006.
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.
Does Joseph Buecker, MD accept Medicare?
Joseph Buecker, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 36 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Buecker, MD's credentials?
Joseph Buecker, MD's NPI is 1205848348 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

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.