2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1063051506
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TAMIKA BUFORD

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in OAK PARK, Michigan. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$260.19
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TAMIKA BUFORD is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in OAK PARK, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 82 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $260.19 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TAMIKA BUFORD filed 2,109 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OAK PARK, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

TAMIKA BUFORD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/01/2020

NPI 1063051506

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,109 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Michigan

1. Gerontology Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

TAMIKA BUFORD is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in OAK PARK, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1063051506. 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.

TAMIKA BUFORD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider at 10350 W 9 MILE RD, OAK PARK, MI, 48237, with a listed phone of (248) 569-7550. NPI 1063051506 was issued on 01/01/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUFORD 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 2,109 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 82 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $147K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

10350 W 9 MILE RD
OAK PARK, MI 48237

Provider Details

NPI 1063051506
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/01/2020

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 TAMIKA BUFORD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$260

Largest payer

Neurocrine Biosciences, 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 — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to TAMIKA BUFORD. To verify TAMIKA BUFORD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,109
Total Claims
$147K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,109
Total Day Supply
42,328
Generic Drug Cost
$51K
Opioid Claims
11 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.42
Gender Split
41% female / 59% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
315
Lactulose
211
Januvia
Sitagliptin Phosphate
84
Potassium Chloride
81
Lisinopril
73
Metformin Hcl
60
Ipratropium-Albuterol
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate
48
Rosuvastatin Calcium
48
Enoxaparin Sodium
47
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
46

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How TAMIKA BUFORD fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

TAMIKA BUFORD's 2,109 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAMIKA BUFORD's specialty?
TAMIKA BUFORD specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in OAK PARK, Michigan.
How much does TAMIKA BUFORD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TAMIKA BUFORD wrote 2,109 Medicare Part D claims totaling $147K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
Where is TAMIKA BUFORD located?
TAMIKA BUFORD is located at 10350 W 9 MILE RD, OAK PARK, MI, 48237. Phone: (248) 569-7550.
What is TAMIKA BUFORD's NPI number?
TAMIKA BUFORD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063051506, issued on 01/01/2020.
Does TAMIKA BUFORD prescribe opioids?
Yes, TAMIKA BUFORD had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TAMIKA BUFORD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TAMIKA BUFORD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lactulose, Januvia. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TAMIKA BUFORD accept Medicare?
TAMIKA BUFORD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,109 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TAMIKA BUFORD's credentials?
TAMIKA BUFORD's NPI is 1063051506. 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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