Donald Buckner, MD
NPI 1184715377 · Psychiatry Physician · Sylva, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Buckner, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Sylva, NC (NPI 1184715377).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184715377
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 36153 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Risperidone | 96 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 84 | 14 |
| Clonazepam | 83 | — |
| Prazosin Hcl | 68 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 64 | — |
| Lorazepam | 59 | — |
| Paliperidone Palmitatebrand: Invega Sustenna | 54 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-27
- Last updated
- 2024-11-13
- Certified
- 2024-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Buckner's NPI number?
- Donald Buckner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184715377, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Buckner's specialty?
- Donald Buckner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Buckner located?
- Donald Buckner's practice location on file with NPPES is 44 Bonnie Ln, Sylva, NC 28779-8511.
- What is Donald Buckner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Buckner is (828) 631-3973.
- Does Donald Buckner accept Medicare?
- Donald Buckner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Buckner's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Buckner's NPI (1184715377) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.