NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1063469146 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Joshua Buckler, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 25,298 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 719 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Joshua Buckler, M.D. filed 4,857 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Minneapolis, Minnesota, prescribing 82% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 82%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥93rd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Joshua Buckler, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1063469146), first enumerated 05/27/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 4,857 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1063469146 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1063469146
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 25K Cardiovascular Disease
- RX-MID 4,857
- BOOK-LIGHT 562 in Minnesota
- PHOTO-ENUM Shahriar Dadkhah · 2006
Joshua Buckler, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,857 ≥ 93rd percentile 93% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Joshua Buckler, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Joshua Buckler, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,857 54% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota 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 Cardiovascular Disease 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1063469146 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/27/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joshua Buckler, 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.
Allina Health System
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Heart Institute AT Ridgeview Heart Center, LLC
Waconia, MN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Joshua Buckler, M.D. - brand share 18.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 4,857 2024 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 2024.
4,857
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
719
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 12,254.267
- Total Day Supply
- 364,228
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.1M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $63K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 49
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.40
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 279, 75-84: 291, 85+: 136
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joshua Buckler, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Eliquis
Eliquis
633 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
493 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
323 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
295 claims
- Torsemide
Torsemide
292 claims
- Valsartan 190
Valsartan
190 claims
- Carvedilol 187
Carvedilol
187 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 173
Amlodipine Besylate
173 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 633 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 493 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 323 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 295 |
| Torsemide | 292 |
| Valsartan | 190 |
| Carvedilol | 187 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 173 |
| Losartan Potassium | 170 |
| Sotalol Sotalol Hcl | 166 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Joshua Buckler, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
25,298
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,149
Avg Claims per Provider
Joshua Buckler, M.D.'s 4,857 claims are above the specialty average of 3,149.
Nationwide Cardiovascular Disease Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Buckler, both outside Minnesota so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Buckler.
One of 562 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers enrolled in Minnesota, 5 are shown here.
Muhannad Abbasi
Saint Paul, MN
Dr. Michael Ackerman
M.D.
Rochester, MN
Dr. Ahmet Adabag
M.D
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Amina Adil
MD
Duluth, MN
Dr. Stuart Adler
M.D.
Saint Paul, MN
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joshua Buckler, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Joshua Buckler, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Joshua Buckler, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Joshua Buckler, M.D. wrote 4,857 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 719 beneficiaries.
Where is Joshua Buckler, M.D. located? ▼
Joshua Buckler, M.D. is located at 800 E 28TH ST STE H2100, Minneapolis, MN, 55407. Phone: (612) 863-3900.
What is Joshua Buckler, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Joshua Buckler, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063469146, issued on 05/27/2006.
Does Joshua Buckler, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joshua Buckler, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 25,298 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,149 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joshua Buckler, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Joshua Buckler, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joshua Buckler, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Joshua Buckler, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,857 Part D claims and 719 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joshua Buckler, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Joshua Buckler, M.D.'s NPI is 1063469146 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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