2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1588104715
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TERESA BUCKLES

Nurse Practitioner in MILLEN, Georgia. 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 · 123 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$18.02
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

TERESA BUCKLES filed 1,841 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in MILLEN, Georgia, prescribing 91% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$18.02
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

TERESA BUCKLES's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,841 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about TERESA BUCKLES?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/07/2017

NPI 1588104715

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,841 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

TERESA BUCKLES appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider at 3404 KENT FARM RD, MILLEN, GA, 30442, with a listed phone of (478) 982-6300. NPI 1588104715 was issued on 03/07/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCKLES 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 1,841 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 123 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $143K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

3404 KENT FARM RD
MILLEN, GA 30442

Provider Details

NPI 1588104715
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/07/2017

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 TERESA BUCKLES. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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

TERESA BUCKLES — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,841 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.

1,841
Total Claims
$143K
Total Drug Cost
123
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,627
Total Day Supply
105,455
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$113K
Generic Drug Cost
$29K
Antibiotic Claims
53

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 69, 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.

What TERESA BUCKLES prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
111
Montelukast Sodium
101
Omeprazole
66
Levothyroxine Sodium
62
Atorvastatin Calcium
60
Losartan Potassium
60
Lisinopril
59
Gabapentin
58
Metformin Hcl
42
Simvastatin
42

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How TERESA BUCKLES fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

TERESA BUCKLES's 1,841 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TERESA BUCKLES's specialty?
TERESA BUCKLES specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in MILLEN, Georgia.
How much does TERESA BUCKLES prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TERESA BUCKLES wrote 1,841 Medicare Part D claims totaling $143K in drug costs for 123 beneficiaries.
Where is TERESA BUCKLES located?
TERESA BUCKLES is located at 3404 KENT FARM RD, MILLEN, GA, 30442. Phone: (478) 982-6300.
What is TERESA BUCKLES's NPI number?
TERESA BUCKLES's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588104715, issued on 03/07/2017.
Does TERESA BUCKLES prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TERESA BUCKLES's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $113K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TERESA BUCKLES prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TERESA BUCKLES's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Montelukast Sodium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TERESA BUCKLES accept Medicare?
TERESA BUCKLES appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,841 Part D claims and 123 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TERESA BUCKLES's credentials?
TERESA BUCKLES's NPI is 1588104715. 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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