Elaine Buno, APN
NPI 1225796436 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Jersey City, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elaine Buno, APN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Jersey City, NJ (NPI 1225796436).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225796436
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 26NJ01210500 (NJ)
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
4 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
308 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 208 | $98 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 100 | $68 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$98 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Letrozole | 41 | 17 |
| Hydroxyurea | 37 | 12 |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 33 | 12 |
| Anastrozole | 32 | 15 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 31 | — |
| Folic Acid | 26 | 15 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 18 | — |
| Azithromycin | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,489 across 134 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
- 2021-12-04
- Last updated
- 2021-12-04
- Certified
- 2021-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elaine Buno's NPI number?
- Elaine Buno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225796436, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elaine Buno's specialty?
- Elaine Buno is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Elaine Buno located?
- Elaine Buno's practice location on file with NPPES is 355 Mercer Loop, Jersey City, NJ 07302-3234.
- What is Elaine Buno's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elaine Buno is (201) 912-5203.
- Does Elaine Buno accept Medicare?
- Elaine Buno is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elaine Buno's NPI active?
- Yes — Elaine Buno's NPI (1225796436) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.