2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1447549639 MD
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SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD

Neurology Physician in STAMFORD, Connecticut. 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 · 470 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
79.0781/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$6.1K
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in STAMFORD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 470 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.0781/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $6.1K across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.0781 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,139 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2011

NPI 1447549639

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,139 140% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

79.0781/100 4.021899999999988% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Neurology Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.0781/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 79.0781/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 79.0781/100 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.

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).

SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in STAMFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1447549639. 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.

SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 29 HOSPITAL PLAZA, STAMFORD, CT, 06902, with a listed phone of (203) 276-4464. NPI 1447549639 was issued on 03/29/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCKINGHAM 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 3,139 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 470 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend. 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 79.0781/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.195, Cost 57.8987), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

29 HOSPITAL PLAZA
STAMFORD, CT 06902

Provider Details

NPI 1447549639
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/29/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.0781
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.195
Quality
57.8987
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARAH BUCKINGHAM, 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.

REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES INC
FAIRFIELD, CT
STAMFORD HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC
STAMFORD, CT

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 SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$6.1K

Largest payer

Kyowa Kirin, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

3,139
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
470
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,470
Total Day Supply
160,769
Generic Drug Cost
$138K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 150, 75-84: 201, 85+: 88

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
555
Gabapentin
205
Rytary
Carbidopa/Levodopa
195
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
Pramipexole Di-Hcl
142
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
Carbidopa/Levodopa
133
Quetiapine Fumarate
130
Clonazepam
103
Primidone
95
Donepezil Hcl
92
Propranolol Hcl
91

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD's 3,139 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD's specialty?
SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in STAMFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD wrote 3,139 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 470 beneficiaries.
What is SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD's Medicare quality score?
SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.0781/100 (Quality: 73.195, Cost: 57.8987). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD located?
SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD is located at 29 HOSPITAL PLAZA, STAMFORD, CT, 06902. Phone: (203) 276-4464.
What is SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD's NPI number?
SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447549639, issued on 03/29/2011.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Gabapentin, Rytary. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD accept Medicare?
SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,139 Part D claims and 470 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD's credentials?
SARAH BUCKINGHAM, MD's NPI is 1447549639 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.
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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