Mary Ruth Buchness, MD
NPI 1205849395 · Dermatology Physician · Washington, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mary Ruth Buchness, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Washington, NJ (NPI 1205849395).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205849395
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 156839 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
667 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 244 | $101 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 119 | $7 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 80 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 59 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 58 | $141 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 142 | 62 |
| Minoxidil | 85 | 26 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 71 | 43 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 65 | 23 |
| Fluocinonide | 56 | 29 |
| Spironolactone | 48 | 14 |
| Tretinoin | 40 | 16 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$538 across 17 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1600 St Lukes Blvd Ste 100Easton, PA 18045-5671Phone: (484) 503-7546
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-13
- Last updated
- 2025-03-03
- Certified
- 2025-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mary Ruth Buchness's NPI number?
- Mary Ruth Buchness's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205849395, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mary Ruth Buchness's specialty?
- Mary Ruth Buchness is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mary Ruth Buchness located?
- Mary Ruth Buchness's practice location on file with NPPES is 279 Nj Route 31, Washington, NJ 07882-4098.
- What is Mary Ruth Buchness's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mary Ruth Buchness is (484) 503-7546.
- Does Mary Ruth Buchness accept Medicare?
- Mary Ruth Buchness is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mary Ruth Buchness's NPI active?
- Yes — Mary Ruth Buchness's NPI (1205849395) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.