2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1457770752 M.D.
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PHILIP BUCUR, M.D.

Urology Physician in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, California. 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
610
Medicare Part D claims · 214 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$23.76
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. filed 610 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, California, prescribing 89% generic.

610
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

PHILIP BUCUR, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

610 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 PHILIP BUCUR, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/15/2014

NPI 1457770752

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

610 52% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in California

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Urology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 11180 WARNER AVE STE 167, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA, 92708, with a listed phone of (714) 241-8552. NPI 1457770752 was issued on 04/15/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCUR 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 610 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 214 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $105K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%. 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.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

11180 WARNER AVE STE 167
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708

Provider Details

NPI 1457770752
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/15/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. 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.

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
ORANGE, CA
UCI DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY
ORANGE, CA

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 PHILIP BUCUR, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$24

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to PHILIP BUCUR, M.D.. To verify PHILIP BUCUR, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 610 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.

610
Total Claims
$105K
Total Drug Cost
214
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,368
Total Day Supply
39,640
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$84K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Opioid Claims
16 (2.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
35

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
17% female / 83% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 117, 75-84: 59, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
202
Finasteride
92
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
66
Gemtesa
Vibegron
20
Levofloxacin
20
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
19
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
14
Tadalafil
13
Sildenafil Citrate
12

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

Urology Physician Overview

How PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

PHILIP BUCUR, M.D.'s 610 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PHILIP BUCUR, M.D.'s specialty?
PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. specializes in Urology Physician and practices in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. wrote 610 Medicare Part D claims totaling $105K in drug costs for 214 beneficiaries.
Where is PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. located?
PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. is located at 11180 WARNER AVE STE 167, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA, 92708. Phone: (714) 241-8552.
What is PHILIP BUCUR, M.D.'s NPI number?
PHILIP BUCUR, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457770752, issued on 04/15/2014.
Does PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PHILIP BUCUR, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $84K in brand drug costs.
Does PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PHILIP BUCUR, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Oxybutynin Chloride Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. accept Medicare?
PHILIP BUCUR, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 610 Part D claims and 214 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PHILIP BUCUR, M.D.'s credentials?
PHILIP BUCUR, M.D.'s NPI is 1457770752 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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