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2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1518945724 MD, PHD, FASAM
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Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Decatur, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 553 in Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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
578
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
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What the federal data shows
Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM filed 578 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Decatur, Alabama.
- 578
- Part D claims, 2023
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Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
578 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
578 59% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD, PHD, FASAM credentials at 1304 13TH AVE SE, Decatur, AL, 35601, with a listed phone of (256) 580-7750. NPI 1518945724 was issued on 01/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 578 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $49K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.2%.
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 553 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,403 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 | 1518945724 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD, PHD, FASAM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/06/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
578
Total Claims
$49K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,198
- Total Day Supply
- 35,640
- Generic Drug Cost
- $26K
- Opioid Claims
- 30 (5.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.17
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 30, 65-74: 42, 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.
What Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
35 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
28 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
25 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
19 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
18 claims
- Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
18 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
15 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 35 |
| Gabapentin | 28 |
| Omeprazole | 25 |
| Pregabalin | 19 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 18 |
| Ibuprofen | 18 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 15 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 14 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 12 |
| Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM fits within the Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
553
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
46
States with Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,403
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM's 578 claims are below the specialty average of 1,403.
Nearby Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bucco.
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM's specialty? ▼
Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM specializes in Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Decatur, Alabama. Credentials: MD, PHD, FASAM.
How much does Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM wrote 578 Medicare Part D claims totaling $49K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
Where is Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM located? ▼
Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM is located at 1304 13TH AVE SE, Decatur, AL, 35601. Phone: (256) 580-7750.
What is Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM's NPI number? ▼
Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518945724, issued on 01/06/2006.
Does Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.2%.
How many Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 553 Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,403 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Gabapentin, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM appears in CMS Medicare data with 578 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM's credentials? ▼
Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM's NPI is 1518945724 with credentials MD, PHD, FASAM. 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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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