2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1992806541 MD
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ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. 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
259
Medicare Part D claims · 104 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 259 claims across 104 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD filed 259 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/26/2006

NPI 1992806541

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

259 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology 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 BUCKMIRE, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1992806541. 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.

ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 101 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27514, with a listed phone of (984) 974-1000. NPI 1992806541 was issued on 09/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCKMIRE 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 259 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 104 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.3%. 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.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514

Provider Details

NPI 1992806541
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/26/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERT BUCKMIRE, 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.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
CHAPEL HILL, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 259 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.

259
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
104
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
432
Total Day Supply
11,319
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
19 (7.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.67
Gender Split
63% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 53, 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
Famotidine
77
Omeprazole
39
Ipratropium Bromide
17
Methylprednisolone
15
Azithromycin
12
Nystatin
12
Tramadol Hcl
12
Fluconazole
11

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD's 259 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BUCKMIRE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD's specialty?
ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD wrote 259 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 104 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD located?
ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD is located at 101 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27514. Phone: (984) 974-1000.
What is ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992806541, issued on 09/26/2006.
Does ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.3%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Omeprazole, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 259 Part D claims and 104 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD's credentials?
ROBERT BUCKMIRE, MD's NPI is 1992806541 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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