Joseph Buceta, MD
NPI 1154392975 · Psychiatry Physician · Elizabeth, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Buceta, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Elizabeth, NJ (NPI 1154392975).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154392975
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA04540400 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Benztropine Mesylate | 302 | 41 |
| Olanzapine | 198 | 20 |
| Paliperidone Palmitatebrand: Invega Sustenna | 183 | 21 |
| Haloperidol | 176 | 27 |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 168 | 29 |
| Haloperidol Decanoate | 163 | 19 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 159 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$53 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
- 2006-01-30
- Last updated
- 2008-03-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Buceta's NPI number?
- Joseph Buceta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154392975, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Buceta's specialty?
- Joseph Buceta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Buceta located?
- Joseph Buceta's practice location on file with NPPES is 655 E Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 07206-1259.
- What is Joseph Buceta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Buceta is (908) 994-5000.
- Does Joseph Buceta accept Medicare?
- Joseph Buceta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Buceta's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Buceta's NPI (1154392975) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.