Ralph Buckley, MD
NPI 1043266281 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Mobile, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ralph Buckley, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Mobile, AL (NPI 1043266281).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043266281
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 00025243 (AL)
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
20 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
5,748 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,119 | $115 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 719 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Clotting Time85610 | 639 | $4 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 415 | $169 |
| Blood Creatinine Level82565 | 329 | $5 |
| Rubidium Rb-82, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose, Up to 60 MillicuriesA9555 | 286 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,252 | 426 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 1,036 | 238 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 819 | 286 |
| Ezetimibe | 790 | 276 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 780 | 264 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 684 | 232 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$143 across 3 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
- 2006-05-26
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ralph Buckley's NPI number?
- Ralph Buckley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043266281, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ralph Buckley's specialty?
- Ralph Buckley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ralph Buckley located?
- Ralph Buckley's practice location on file with NPPES is 6701 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608-6705.
- What is Ralph Buckley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ralph Buckley is (251) 607-9797.
- Does Ralph Buckley accept Medicare?
- Ralph Buckley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ralph Buckley's NPI active?
- Yes — Ralph Buckley's NPI (1043266281) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.