Edward Buckingham, M.D.
NPI 1467434142 · Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Buckingham, M.D. is a Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1467434142).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467434142
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Facial Plastic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- K5468 (TX)
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
20 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
17 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 17 | $111 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $111–$111 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | 62 | 61 |
| Cephalexin | 52 | 50 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 52 | 48 |
| Tranexamic Acid | 48 | 48 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 47 | 45 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 29 | 26 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 22 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,567 across 28 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
- 2005-11-17
- Last updated
- 2013-11-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Buckingham's NPI number?
- Edward Buckingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467434142, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Buckingham's specialty?
- Edward Buckingham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Buckingham located?
- Edward Buckingham's practice location on file with NPPES is 2745 Bee Caves Road, Austin, TX 78746.
- What is Edward Buckingham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Buckingham is (512) 401-2500.
- Does Edward Buckingham accept Medicare?
- Edward Buckingham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Buckingham's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Buckingham's NPI (1467434142) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-11-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.