David Buckheister
NPI 1588212229 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Gulfport, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Buckheister is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Gulfport, MS (NPI 1588212229).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588212229
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 903451 (MS)
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 tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 54 | 37 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 48 | 27 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 45 | 25 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 45 | 18 |
| Furosemide | 32 | 18 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 29 | 18 |
| Ezetimibe | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$348 across 20 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
- 2019-08-27
- Last updated
- 2019-08-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Buckheister's NPI number?
- David Buckheister's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588212229, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Buckheister's specialty?
- David Buckheister is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is David Buckheister located?
- David Buckheister's practice location on file with NPPES is 612 Liz Cir, Gulfport, MS 39503-3712.
- What is David Buckheister's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Buckheister is (228) 617-0742.
- Does David Buckheister accept Medicare?
- David Buckheister is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Buckheister's NPI active?
- Yes — David Buckheister's NPI (1588212229) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.