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2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1902291511 MD
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Erie, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 44,326 in Obstetrics & Gynecology 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
125
Medicare Part D claims · 60 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.5/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Nikole Bucsek, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.5/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 125 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 77.5/100
- MIPS score · -6 vs avg
- 125
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- 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.
Nikole Bucsek, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
78 24th percentile higher than 24% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Nikole Bucsek, MD sits
This provider among obstetrics & gynecology physician peers
Across the 7,413 obstetrics & gynecology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Nikole Bucsek, MD writes more Part D claims than 58% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 20% - 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 obstetrics & gynecology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nikole Bucsek, 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)
Nikole Bucsek, 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 Nikole Bucsek, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
125 30% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
77.5/100 5.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Nikole Bucsek, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 77.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) - 77.5/100 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).
Nikole Bucsek, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 118 E 2ND ST STE 1340, Erie, PA, 16507, with a listed phone of (814) 877-6000. NPI 1902291511 was issued on 03/31/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 125 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 60 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.6, Cost 56.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,326 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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 | 1902291511 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/31/2015 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
77.5068
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.6144
Quality
56.4081
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nikole Bucsek, 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.
Keystone Rehabilitation Systems Inc
Erie, PA
University OF Pittsburgh Physicians
Erie, PA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Nikole Bucsek, MD. To verify Nikole Bucsek, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Nikole Bucsek, MD - brand share 10.0%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 125 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.
125
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
60
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 242
- Total Day Supply
- 6,422
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.88
- Gender Split
- 100% female / 0% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 32, 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 |
|---|---|
| Estradiol | 20 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview
How Nikole Bucsek, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.
44,326
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider
Nikole Bucsek, MD's 125 claims are below the specialty average of 179.
Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bucsek.
Dr. Nagi Abadier
MD
Reading, PA
Dr. Kristin Abbruzzi
DO
Bethlehem, PA
Dina Abdelsamad
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Annabelle Abdo
DO
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Joseph Abdul-Malak
MD, MBA
Hermitage, PA
Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nikole Bucsek, MD's specialty? ▼
Nikole Bucsek, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in Erie, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does Nikole Bucsek, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nikole Bucsek, MD wrote 125 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 60 beneficiaries.
What is Nikole Bucsek, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Nikole Bucsek, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.5/100 (Quality: 68.6, Cost: 56.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nikole Bucsek, MD located? ▼
Nikole Bucsek, MD is located at 118 E 2ND ST STE 1340, Erie, PA, 16507. Phone: (814) 877-6000.
What is Nikole Bucsek, MD's NPI number? ▼
Nikole Bucsek, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902291511, issued on 03/31/2015.
Does Nikole Bucsek, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nikole Bucsek, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 44,326 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nikole Bucsek, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nikole Bucsek, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nikole Bucsek, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Nikole Bucsek, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 125 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 Nikole Bucsek, MD's credentials? ▼
Nikole Bucsek, MD's NPI is 1902291511 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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