Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM
NPI 1518945724 · Internal Medicine Physician · Decatur, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Bucco, MD, PHD, FASAM is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Decatur, AL (NPI 1518945724).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518945724
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD, FASAM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 27216 (AL)
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 tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
26 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 14 | $17 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 12 | $197 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$197 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 58 | 36 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 53 | 36 |
| Pregabalin | 31 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 26 | 15 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 25 | 14 |
| Clonazepam | 22 | 11 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 24 County Road 262Hanceville, AL 35077-3415Phone: (256) 781-0718Fax: (256) 417-4534
- 1600 Main St EHartselle, AL 35640-2059Phone: (256) 287-2345Fax: (256) 287-2366
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-06
- Last updated
- 2023-05-08
- Certified
- 2021-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Bucco's NPI number?
- Richard Bucco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518945724, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Bucco's specialty?
- Richard Bucco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Bucco located?
- Richard Bucco's practice location on file with NPPES is 1304 13th Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601-4359.
- What is Richard Bucco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Bucco is (256) 580-7750.
- Does Richard Bucco accept Medicare?
- Richard Bucco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Bucco's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Bucco's NPI (1518945724) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.