2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Trauma Physician NPI 1588826671 MD
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ROBERT BUBER, MD

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician in BETHESDA, Maryland. 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
86
Medicare Part D claims · 48 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Trauma Physician avg: 160
Industry payments
$163.63
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ROBERT BUBER, MD filed 86 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Trauma Physician in BETHESDA, Maryland.

86
Part D claims, 2023
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.

ROBERT BUBER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

86 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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)

ROBERT BUBER, MD 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 ROBERT BUBER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2008

NPI 1588826671

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician

Niche

715 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

86 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 160

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Orthopaedic Trauma Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician share within Maryland

1. Orthopaedic Trauma Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Trauma Physician share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ROBERT BUBER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Trauma Physician provider holding MD credentials at 10215 FERNWOOD ROAD, BETHESDA, MD, 20817, with a listed phone of (301) 530-1010. NPI 1588826671 was issued on 06/30/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUBER 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 86 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 48 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $551 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 77.9%. 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.

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 715 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 160 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

10215 FERNWOOD ROAD
BETHESDA, MD 20817

Provider Details

NPI 1588826671
Specialty Orthopaedic Trauma Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/30/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERT BUBER, 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.

BETHESDA CHEVY CHASE ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, LLC
BETHESDA, MD
SUBURBAN/NRH MEDICAL REHABILITATION INC
BETHESDA, MD

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 ROBERT BUBER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$164

Largest payer

Stryker 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

86
Total Claims
$551
Total Drug Cost
48
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
86
Total Day Supply
739
Generic Drug Cost
$530
Opioid Claims
67 (77.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
77% female / 23% 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
Oxycodone Hcl
25
Tramadol Hcl
22

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

Orthopaedic Trauma Physician Overview

How ROBERT BUBER, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Trauma Physician landscape nationally.

715
Orthopaedic Trauma Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Trauma Physician
160
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT BUBER, MD's 86 claims are below the specialty average of 160.

Nearby Orthopaedic Trauma Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Orthopaedic Trauma Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT BUBER, MD's specialty?
ROBERT BUBER, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Trauma Physician and practices in BETHESDA, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT BUBER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT BUBER, MD wrote 86 Medicare Part D claims totaling $551 in drug costs for 48 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT BUBER, MD located?
ROBERT BUBER, MD is located at 10215 FERNWOOD ROAD, BETHESDA, MD, 20817. Phone: (301) 530-1010.
What is ROBERT BUBER, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT BUBER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588826671, issued on 06/30/2008.
Does ROBERT BUBER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT BUBER, MD had 67 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 77.9%.
How many Orthopaedic Trauma Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 715 Orthopaedic Trauma Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Trauma Physician provider writes 160 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT BUBER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT BUBER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT BUBER, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT BUBER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 86 Part D claims and 48 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT BUBER, MD's credentials?
ROBERT BUBER, MD's NPI is 1588826671 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.
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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