Temeka Buggs
NPI 1154817799 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Fort Gaines, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Temeka Buggs is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Fort Gaines, GA (NPI 1154817799).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154817799
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- RN171085 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 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
85 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 | 58 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 27 | $69 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$97 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 80 | 23 |
| Lamotrigine | 77 | 16 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 64 | 19 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 60 | 17 |
| Risperidone | 56 | 12 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 52 | — |
| Aripiprazole | 51 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,191 across 138 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
- 2018-07-06
- Last updated
- 2018-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Temeka Buggs's NPI number?
- Temeka Buggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154817799, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Temeka Buggs's specialty?
- Temeka Buggs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Temeka Buggs located?
- Temeka Buggs's practice location on file with NPPES is 305 Washington St S, Fort Gaines, GA 39851-4315.
- What is Temeka Buggs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Temeka Buggs is (229) 768-3888.
- Does Temeka Buggs accept Medicare?
- Temeka Buggs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Temeka Buggs's NPI active?
- Yes — Temeka Buggs's NPI (1154817799) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.