2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1871559567 DO
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RONALD BUCKLEY, DO

Dermatology Physician in SUFFOLK, Virginia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 499 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.3K
105 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RONALD BUCKLEY, DO is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SUFFOLK, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 499 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $2.3K across 105 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RONALD BUCKLEY, DO filed 1,310 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SUFFOLK, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RONALD BUCKLEY, DO 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).

RONALD BUCKLEY, DO at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/22/2006

NPI 1871559567

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,310 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Dermatology Physician share within Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RONALD BUCKLEY, DO is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in SUFFOLK, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1871559567. 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.

RONALD BUCKLEY, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding DO credentials at 2000 MEADE PARKWAY, SUFFOLK, VA, 23434, with a listed phone of (757) 539-0251. NPI 1871559567 was issued on 04/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCKLEY 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 1,310 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 499 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $758K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

2000 MEADE PARKWAY
SUFFOLK, VA 23434

Provider Details

NPI 1871559567
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/22/2006

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 RONALD BUCKLEY, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.3K

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 · Generic-heavy

RONALD BUCKLEY, DO — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,310 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.

1,310
Total Claims
$758K
Total Drug Cost
499
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,537
Total Day Supply
36,540
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$722K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Antibiotic Claims
76

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 67, 65-74: 212, 75-84: 159, 85+: 61

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
268
Ketoconazole
114
Mometasone Furoate
103
Betamethasone Dipropionate
79
Minoxidil
50
Nystatin
48
Doxycycline Hyclate
46
Fluconazole
44
Prednisone
43
Hydrocortisone
38

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How RONALD BUCKLEY, DO fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

RONALD BUCKLEY, DO's 1,310 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RONALD BUCKLEY, DO's specialty?
RONALD BUCKLEY, DO specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in SUFFOLK, Virginia. Credentials: DO.
How much does RONALD BUCKLEY, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RONALD BUCKLEY, DO wrote 1,310 Medicare Part D claims totaling $758K in drug costs for 499 beneficiaries.
Where is RONALD BUCKLEY, DO located?
RONALD BUCKLEY, DO is located at 2000 MEADE PARKWAY, SUFFOLK, VA, 23434. Phone: (757) 539-0251.
What is RONALD BUCKLEY, DO's NPI number?
RONALD BUCKLEY, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871559567, issued on 04/22/2006.
Does RONALD BUCKLEY, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RONALD BUCKLEY, DO's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $722K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RONALD BUCKLEY, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RONALD BUCKLEY, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Mometasone Furoate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RONALD BUCKLEY, DO accept Medicare?
RONALD BUCKLEY, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,310 Part D claims and 499 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RONALD BUCKLEY, DO's credentials?
RONALD BUCKLEY, DO's NPI is 1871559567 with credentials DO. 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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