Claire Buckingham, NP
NPI 1598230724 · Nurse Practitioner · Billings, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Claire Buckingham, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Billings, MT (NPI 1598230724).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598230724
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1805 (WY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
542 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 284 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 64 | $87 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 60 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (covid-19) and Influenza Virus Types a and B87636 | 48 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 34 | $47 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 84 | 39 |
| Lisinopril | 72 | 34 |
| Simvastatin | 61 | 26 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 55 | 35 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 49 | 22 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 44 | 23 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1470 Sugarland Dr Ste 1Sheridan, WY 82801-5774Phone: (307) 673-2411Fax: (307) 673-2412
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-10-03
- Last updated
- 2025-03-06
- Certified
- 2025-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Claire Buckingham's NPI number?
- Claire Buckingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598230724, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Claire Buckingham's specialty?
- Claire Buckingham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Claire Buckingham located?
- Claire Buckingham's practice location on file with NPPES is 2019 Broadwater Ave, Billings, MT 59102-4810.
- What is Claire Buckingham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Claire Buckingham is (406) 237-5200.
- Does Claire Buckingham accept Medicare?
- Claire Buckingham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Claire Buckingham's NPI active?
- Yes — Claire Buckingham's NPI (1598230724) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.