2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1871546192 M.D.
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LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in SOUTHOLD, New York. 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
273
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SOUTHOLD, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 273 claims across 102 beneficiaries — 40% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 273 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAWRENCE BUONO, 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).

LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/18/2006

NPI 1871546192

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

273 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New York

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within New York

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 100/100 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).

LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in SOUTHOLD, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1871546192. 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.

LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 41705 COUNTY ROAD 48, SOUTHOLD, NY, 11971, with a listed phone of (631) 265-8780. NPI 1871546192 was issued on 05/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUONO 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 273 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 102 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $72K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

41705 COUNTY ROAD 48
SOUTHOLD, NY 11971

Provider Details

NPI 1871546192
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/18/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D.. To verify LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. — brand share 40.0%
Specialty average (est.)

40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 273 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.

273
Total Claims
$72K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
595
Total Day Supply
17,665
Brand vs Generic
40% brand / 60% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$65K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
85
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
53
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
36
Timolol Maleate
18
Restasis
Cyclosporine
16
Brimonidine Tartrate
11

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D.'s 273 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BUONO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D.'s specialty?
LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in SOUTHOLD, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. wrote 273 Medicare Part D claims totaling $72K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
What is LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. located?
LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. is located at 41705 COUNTY ROAD 48, SOUTHOLD, NY, 11971. Phone: (631) 265-8780.
What is LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871546192, issued on 05/18/2006.
Does LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D.'s prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $65K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 273 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D.'s credentials?
LAWRENCE BUONO, M.D.'s NPI is 1871546192 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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