NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1902809593 MD
Verify on CMS → Sheldon Buzney, MD
Specialist in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,567 in Specialist, 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
603
Medicare Part D claims · 263 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$16.03
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Sheldon Buzney, MD filed 603 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Specialist in Wellesley, Massachusetts, prescribing 90% generic.
- 603
- Part D claims, 2024
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- $16.03
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥68th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Sheldon Buzney, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1902809593), first enumerated 05/27/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 603 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$16.03 in reported industry payments (1 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Massachusetts statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Sheldon Buzney, MD's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: BORIM annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1902809593 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1902809593
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- RX-LIGHT 603
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,259 in Massachusetts
- PHOTO-ENUM John Krause, M.D. · 2005
Sheldon Buzney, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
603 ≥ 68th percentile 68% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Sheldon Buzney, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
603 60% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1902809593 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/27/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sheldon Buzney, 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.
Tallman Eye Associates PC
North Andover, MA
Tallman Eye Whittier
Lawrence, MA
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 Sheldon Buzney, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$16
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.
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Sheldon Buzney, MD. To verify Sheldon Buzney, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Sheldon Buzney, MD - brand share 10.0%
Specialist average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 603 2024 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 2024.
603
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
263
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 769.033
- Total Day Supply
- 18,275
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 80.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.63
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sheldon Buzney, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Ofloxacin
Ofloxacin
347 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 51
Prednisolone Acetate
51 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 46
Diclofenac Sodium
46 claims
- Timolol Maleate 26
Timolol Maleate
26 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 18
Brimonidine Tartrate
18 claims
- Gentamicin Sulfate 14
Gentamicin Sulfate
14 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 12
Dorzolamide-Timolol
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ofloxacin | 347 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 51 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 46 |
| Timolol Maleate | 26 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 18 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 14 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Sheldon Buzney, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,567
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,524
Avg Claims per Provider
Sheldon Buzney, MD's 603 claims are below the specialty average of 1,524.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Buzney, both outside Massachusetts so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Buzney.
One of 1,259 Specialist providers enrolled in Massachusetts, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Bruce Abbott
MD
New Bedford, MA
Dr. Sylvie Abi-Younes
M.D.
Norwood, MA
Dr. Funlola Aboderin
M.D.
Boston, MA
Dr. Henry Abraham
M.D.
Lexington, MA
Pamela Abrams-Warnick
LICSW
Brockton, MA
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheldon Buzney, MD's specialty? ▼
Sheldon Buzney, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does Sheldon Buzney, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Sheldon Buzney, MD wrote 603 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 263 beneficiaries.
Where is Sheldon Buzney, MD located? ▼
Sheldon Buzney, MD is located at 422 WORCESTER ST, Wellesley, MA, 02482. Phone: (781) 772-1791.
What is Sheldon Buzney, MD's NPI number? ▼
Sheldon Buzney, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902809593, issued on 05/27/2005.
Does Sheldon Buzney, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sheldon Buzney, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,567 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,524 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sheldon Buzney, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Sheldon Buzney, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ofloxacin, Prednisolone Acetate, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sheldon Buzney, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Sheldon Buzney, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 603 Part D claims and 263 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sheldon Buzney, MD's credentials? ▼
Sheldon Buzney, MD's NPI is 1902809593 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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