2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1922146760 M.D.
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KURT BUECHLER, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in RIDGELAND, Mississippi. 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 · 44 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$160.3K
225 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KURT BUECHLER, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RIDGELAND, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 44 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $160.3K across 225 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KURT BUECHLER, M.D. filed 1,017 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RIDGELAND, Mississippi. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KURT BUECHLER, 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).

KURT BUECHLER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/02/2007

NPI 1922146760

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,017 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Mississippi

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry 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).

KURT BUECHLER, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in RIDGELAND, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1922146760. 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.

KURT BUECHLER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 625 HIGHLAND COLONY PARKWAY, RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, with a listed phone of (601) 853-2676. NPI 1922146760 was issued on 02/02/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUECHLER 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 1,017 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $157K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

625 HIGHLAND COLONY PARKWAY
RIDGELAND, MS 39157

Provider Details

NPI 1922146760
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/02/2007

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 KURT BUECHLER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$160.3K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Typical

KURT BUECHLER, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,017 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.

1,017
Total Claims
$157K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,345
Total Day Supply
39,867
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$120K
Generic Drug Cost
$37K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.76
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 23, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clonazepam
94
Lamotrigine
65
Buspirone Hcl
61
Quetiapine Fumarate
59
Zolpidem Tartrate
42
Guanfacine Hcl Er
Guanfacine Hcl
37
Trintellix
Vortioxetine Hydrobromide
35
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
29
Lorazepam
29
Aripiprazole
26

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How KURT BUECHLER, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

KURT BUECHLER, M.D.'s 1,017 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KURT BUECHLER, M.D.'s specialty?
KURT BUECHLER, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in RIDGELAND, Mississippi. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KURT BUECHLER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KURT BUECHLER, M.D. wrote 1,017 Medicare Part D claims totaling $157K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is KURT BUECHLER, M.D. located?
KURT BUECHLER, M.D. is located at 625 HIGHLAND COLONY PARKWAY, RIDGELAND, MS, 39157. Phone: (601) 853-2676.
What is KURT BUECHLER, M.D.'s NPI number?
KURT BUECHLER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922146760, issued on 02/02/2007.
Does KURT BUECHLER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KURT BUECHLER, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $120K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KURT BUECHLER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KURT BUECHLER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Lamotrigine, Buspirone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KURT BUECHLER, M.D. accept Medicare?
KURT BUECHLER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,017 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KURT BUECHLER, M.D.'s credentials?
KURT BUECHLER, M.D.'s NPI is 1922146760 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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