2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1770622888 PA
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YING BUCKLEY, PA

Acupuncturist in DORCHESTER, Massachusetts. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 195 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$9.1K
52 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: YING BUCKLEY, PA is a Acupuncturist ([object Object]) practicing in DORCHESTER, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 195 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $9.1K across 52 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: YING BUCKLEY, PA filed 3,948 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DORCHESTER, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

YING BUCKLEY, PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/05/2007

NPI 1770622888

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,948 395% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Acupuncturist share within Massachusetts

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

YING BUCKLEY, PA is a Acupuncturist provider practicing in DORCHESTER, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1770622888. 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.

YING BUCKLEY, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding PA credentials at 2100 DORCHESTER AVE, DORCHESTER, MA, 02124, with a listed phone of (617) 506-4990. NPI 1770622888 was issued on 02/05/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCKLEY 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 3,948 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 195 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $779K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 02124

Provider Details

NPI 1770622888
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/05/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where YING BUCKLEY, PA 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.

BMC AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS, INC.
BRIGHTON, 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 YING BUCKLEY, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$9.1K

Largest payer

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, 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 YING BUCKLEY, PA. To verify YING BUCKLEY, PA'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 · Generic-heavy

YING BUCKLEY, PA — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 3,948 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.

3,948
Total Claims
$779K
Total Drug Cost
195
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,863
Total Day Supply
142,699
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$684K
Generic Drug Cost
$95K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 98, 65-74: 71, 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.

Drug Claims
Clonazepam
319
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
290
Quetiapine Fumarate
221
Prazosin Hcl
209
Lamotrigine
194
Sertraline Hcl
184
Mirtazapine
141
Buspirone Hcl
136
Clonidine Hcl
128
Olanzapine
127

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

Acupuncturist Overview

How YING BUCKLEY, PA fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

YING BUCKLEY, PA's 3,948 claims are above the specialty average of 797.

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is YING BUCKLEY, PA's specialty?
YING BUCKLEY, PA specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in DORCHESTER, Massachusetts. Credentials: PA.
How much does YING BUCKLEY, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, YING BUCKLEY, PA wrote 3,948 Medicare Part D claims totaling $779K in drug costs for 195 beneficiaries.
Where is YING BUCKLEY, PA located?
YING BUCKLEY, PA is located at 2100 DORCHESTER AVE, DORCHESTER, MA, 02124. Phone: (617) 506-4990.
What is YING BUCKLEY, PA's NPI number?
YING BUCKLEY, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770622888, issued on 02/05/2007.
Does YING BUCKLEY, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
YING BUCKLEY, PA's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $684K in brand drug costs.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does YING BUCKLEY, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, YING BUCKLEY, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Venlafaxine Hcl Er, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does YING BUCKLEY, PA accept Medicare?
YING BUCKLEY, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,948 Part D claims and 195 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify YING BUCKLEY, PA's credentials?
YING BUCKLEY, PA's NPI is 1770622888 with credentials PA. 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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