2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1316918766 MD
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MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in MESA, Arizona. 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
143
Medicare Part D claims · 60 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
MIPS score
95.75/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.3K
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MESA, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 143 claims across 60 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.3K across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.75 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 143 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)

MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD 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).

MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/01/2006

NPI 1316918766

Primary specialty

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician

Niche

1,608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

143 27% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 196

MIPS final score

95.75/100 12.650000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Arizona

1. Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — 95.75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.8%
MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — 95.75/100 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).

MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider practicing in MESA, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1316918766. 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.

MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2945 S DOBSON RD, MESA, AZ, 85202, with a listed phone of (480) 969-4138. NPI 1316918766 was issued on 02/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCKMIRE 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 143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 60 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.8%. 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 95.75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 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

2945 S DOBSON RD
MESA, AZ 85202

Provider Details

NPI 1316918766
Specialty Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
95
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.3K

Largest payer

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

143
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
60
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
143
Total Day Supply
1,080
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
14 (9.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
47

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
60% female / 40% 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
Ondansetron Hcl
20
Hydrocortisone
18
Neomycin Sulfate
16
Celecoxib
13
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
12

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

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview

How MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD's 143 claims are below the specialty average of 196.

Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in MESA, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD wrote 143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 60 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD located?
MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD is located at 2945 S DOBSON RD, MESA, AZ, 85202. Phone: (480) 969-4138.
What is MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316918766, issued on 02/01/2006.
Does MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.8%.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Hcl, Hydrocortisone, Neomycin Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 143 Part D claims and 60 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL BUCKMIRE, MD's NPI is 1316918766 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.
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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