NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) NPI 1982719639 DMD
Verify on CMS → William Buck, DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Birmingham, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,769 in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist), 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 387 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) avg: 407
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
William Buck, DMD filed 1,154 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Birmingham, Alabama.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥77th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about William Buck, DMD
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1982719639), first enumerated 08/21/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,154 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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Compare Buck with other Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers
Same primary specialty, same federal CMS NPPES roster.
Also enrolled in Alabama
- Dr. Rocklin Alling, DDS Vestavia Hills, AL
- Dr. David Ashley, MD, DMD Birmingham, AL
- Dr. Jesse Austin, DMD Montgomery, AL
- Dr. Warren Bailey, D.M.D. Birmingham, AL
- Dr. Gregory Bess, M.D., D.M.D. Dothan, AL
- Dr. George Bradford, D.M.D. Montgomery, AL
Other specialties in Birmingham: Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (2,391) · Registered Nurse (888) · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (763) · Pharmacist (542)
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1982719639 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1982719639
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 8K Oral and
- RX-MID 1,154
- BOOK-THIN 76 in Alabama
- PHOTO-ENUM John Carroll, D.D.S. · 2006
William Buck, DMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,154 ≥ 77th percentile 77% 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 William Buck, DMD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
Medicare Part D claims
1,154 184% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist). Verify directly:
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 | 1982719639 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) |
| Credentials | DMD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/21/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
1,154
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
387
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,154
- Total Day Supply
- 6,667
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Opioid Claims
- 371 (32.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 430
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.38
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 54, 65-74: 165, 75-84: 132, 85+: 36
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What William Buck, DMD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
325 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
318 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
135 claims
- Promethazine Hcl
Promethazine Hcl
133 claims
- Methylprednisolone 61
Methylprednisolone
61 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 53
Clindamycin Hcl
53 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 37
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
37 claims
- Cephalexin 31
Cephalexin
31 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 325 |
| Amoxicillin | 318 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 135 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 133 |
| Methylprednisolone | 61 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 53 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 37 |
| Cephalexin | 31 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Overview
How William Buck, DMD fits within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) landscape nationally.
7,769
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in US
52
States with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
407
Avg Claims per Provider
William Buck, DMD's 1,154 claims are above the specialty average of 407.
Nationwide Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Buck, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Buck.
One of 76 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers enrolled in Alabama, 11 are shown on this page.
Dr. Hugh Brindley
D.M.D.,P.A.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Meagan Brown
DDS
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Harold Burton
D.D.S.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. John Carlson
DMD, MD
Tuscaloosa, AL
Dr. Dennis Carr
D.M.D, M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Buck, DMD's specialty? ▼
William Buck, DMD specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: DMD.
How much does William Buck, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, William Buck, DMD wrote 1,154 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 387 beneficiaries.
Where is William Buck, DMD located? ▼
William Buck, DMD is located at 1112 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL, 35205. Phone: (205) 933-1331.
What is William Buck, DMD's NPI number? ▼
William Buck, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982719639, issued on 08/21/2006.
Does William Buck, DMD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, William Buck, DMD had 371 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.1%.
How many Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,769 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers across 52 states in the US. The average Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider writes 407 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does William Buck, DMD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, William Buck, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Amoxicillin, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does William Buck, DMD accept Medicare? ▼
William Buck, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,154 Part D claims and 387 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify William Buck, DMD's credentials? ▼
William Buck, DMD's NPI is 1982719639 with credentials DMD. 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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