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REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner in MONTGOMERY, Alabama. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 269 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.5128/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$296.16
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in MONTGOMERY, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 269 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.5128/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $296.16 across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.5128/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,360 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.5128/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$296.16
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

99 Top 11% higher than 89% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/30/2015

NPI 1649635079

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,360 210% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

98.5128/100 15.412800000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.5128/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 98.5128/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.5%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 98.5128/100 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.

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REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in MONTGOMERY, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CRNP. NPI: 1649635079. 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.

REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 470 TAYLOR RD STE 310, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36117, with a listed phone of (334) 747-4322. NPI 1649635079 was issued on 12/30/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCKALEW 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 3,360 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 269 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $365K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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 98.5128/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.7499, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

470 TAYLOR RD STE 310
MONTGOMERY, AL 36117

Provider Details

NPI 1649635079
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/30/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.5128
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.7499
Quality
100
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP 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.

HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY FOR BAPTIST HEALTH, AN AFFILIATE OF UABHS
MONTGOMERY, AL

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 REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$296

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Typical

REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,360 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.

3,360
Total Claims
$365K
Total Drug Cost
269
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,240
Total Day Supply
244,498
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$286K
Generic Drug Cost
$77K
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
78% female / 22% male
Age Distribution
<65: 62, 65-74: 130, 75-84: 64, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
183
Atorvastatin Calcium
176
Losartan Potassium
157
Lisinopril
116
Hydrochlorothiazide
104
Metformin Hcl
97
Omeprazole
95
Levothyroxine Sodium
84
Pantoprazole Sodium
76
Potassium Chloride
67

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP's 3,360 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP's specialty?
REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in MONTGOMERY, Alabama. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP wrote 3,360 Medicare Part D claims totaling $365K in drug costs for 269 beneficiaries.
What is REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP's Medicare quality score?
REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.5128/100 (Quality: 92.7499, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP located?
REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP is located at 470 TAYLOR RD STE 310, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36117. Phone: (334) 747-4322.
What is REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP's NPI number?
REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649635079, issued on 12/30/2015.
Does REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $286K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP accept Medicare?
REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,360 Part D claims and 269 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP's credentials?
REBECCA BUCKALEW, CRNP's NPI is 1649635079 with credentials CRNP. 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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