Douglas Buxton, MD
NPI 1013095272 · Ophthalmology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Buxton, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1013095272).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013095272
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1567831 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,723 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 340 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 231 | $101 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 194 | $140 |
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 190 | $22 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 106 | $126 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 84 | $71 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 326 | 105 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 246 | 60 |
| Latanoprost | 198 | 50 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 170 | 39 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 142 | 73 |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 142 | 33 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 138 | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,908 across 113 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-02
- Last updated
- 2008-04-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Buxton's NPI number?
- Douglas Buxton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013095272, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Buxton's specialty?
- Douglas Buxton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Buxton located?
- Douglas Buxton's practice location on file with NPPES is 310 E 14th Street, New York, NY 10003-4201.
- What is Douglas Buxton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Buxton is (212) 979-4410.
- Does Douglas Buxton accept Medicare?
- Douglas Buxton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Buxton's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Buxton's NPI (1013095272) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.