NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1205849395 MD
Verify on CMS → Mary Ruth Buchness, MD
Dermatology Physician in Washington, New Jersey.
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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
782
Medicare Part D claims · 224 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.5/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$538.16
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Mary Ruth Buchness, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 782 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 84.5/100
- MIPS score · +1 vs avg
- 782
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Mary Ruth Buchness, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
85 45th percentile higher than 45% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Mary Ruth Buchness, MD sits
This provider among dermatology physician peers
Across the 6,594 dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Mary Ruth Buchness, MD writes more Part D claims than 56% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 49% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Mary Ruth Buchness, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Mary Ruth Buchness, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Mary Ruth Buchness, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
782 7% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
84.5/100 1.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Mary Ruth Buchness, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 84.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) - 84.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Mary Ruth Buchness, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 279 NJ ROUTE 31, Washington, NJ, 07882, with a listed phone of (484) 503-7546. NPI 1205849395 was issued on 08/13/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 782 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 224 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $186K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.3, Cost 54.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1205849395 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/13/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
84.4744
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.334
Quality
54.914
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Mary Ruth Buchness, MD 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.
St Lukes Physician Group Inc
East Stroudsburg, PA
St Lukes Warren Physician Group PC
Washington, NJ
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Mary Ruth Buchness, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$538
Largest payer
Janssen Biotech, 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 · Generic-heavy
Mary Ruth Buchness, MD - brand share 6.0%
Dermatology Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 782 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.
782
Total Claims
$186K
Total Drug Cost
224
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,019
- Total Day Supply
- 27,039
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $152K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $34K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 32
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.02
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 114, 75-84: 69, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Mary Ruth Buchness, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
105 claims
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
101 claims
- Minoxidil
Minoxidil
55 claims
- Clobetasol Propion…
Clobetasol Propionate
54 claims
- Fluocinonide 39
Fluocinonide
39 claims
- Ciclopirox 32
Ciclopirox
32 claims
- Spironolactone 29
Spironolactone
29 claims
- Doxycycline Monohy… 27
Doxycycline Monohydrate
27 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 105 |
| Ketoconazole | 101 |
| Minoxidil | 55 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 54 |
| Fluocinonide | 39 |
| Ciclopirox | 32 |
| Spironolactone | 29 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 27 |
| Permethrin | 25 |
| Ivermectin | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Dermatology Physician Overview
How Mary Ruth Buchness, 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
Mary Ruth Buchness, MD's 782 claims are above the specialty average of 729.
Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Buchness.
Dr. Morgan Abasolo
CRNP
Princeton, NJ
Dr. Marc Abbate
MD
West Orange, NJ
Dr. Heba Abdulla
M.D.
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Dr. Mark Abel
M.D.
Brick, NJ
Dr. Maria Abello-Poblete
M.D.
Mercerville, NJ
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Ruth Buchness, MD's specialty? ▼
Mary Ruth Buchness, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in Washington, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does Mary Ruth Buchness, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Mary Ruth Buchness, MD wrote 782 Medicare Part D claims totaling $186K in drug costs for 224 beneficiaries.
What is Mary Ruth Buchness, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Mary Ruth Buchness, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.5/100 (Quality: 93.3, Cost: 54.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Mary Ruth Buchness, MD located? ▼
Mary Ruth Buchness, MD is located at 279 NJ ROUTE 31, Washington, NJ, 07882. Phone: (484) 503-7546.
What is Mary Ruth Buchness, MD's NPI number? ▼
Mary Ruth Buchness, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205849395, issued on 08/13/2006.
Does Mary Ruth Buchness, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Mary Ruth Buchness, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $152K 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 Mary Ruth Buchness, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Mary Ruth Buchness, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Minoxidil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Mary Ruth Buchness, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Mary Ruth Buchness, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 782 Part D claims and 224 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Mary Ruth Buchness, MD's credentials? ▼
Mary Ruth Buchness, MD's NPI is 1205849395 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
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 (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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