Christine Buono, MD
NPI 1245263516 · Ophthalmology Physician · Titusville, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christine Buono, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Titusville, FL (NPI 1245263516).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245263516
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME0161997 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,621 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Front Third of Eye92132 | 669 | $27 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 617 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 338 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 302 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 180 | $164 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 133 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 193 | 74 |
| Timolol Maleate | 94 | 36 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 52 | 47 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 51 | 24 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 50 | 43 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 47 | 31 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 44 | 20 |
| Bimatoprost |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$190 across 4 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
- 2006-07-09
- Last updated
- 2024-08-23
- Certified
- 2024-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christine Buono's NPI number?
- Christine Buono's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245263516, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christine Buono's specialty?
- Christine Buono is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christine Buono located?
- Christine Buono's practice location on file with NPPES is 1832 Garden St, Titusville, FL 32796-3200.
- What is Christine Buono's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christine Buono is (321) 267-0008.
- Does Christine Buono accept Medicare?
- Christine Buono is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christine Buono's NPI active?
- Yes — Christine Buono's NPI (1245263516) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.