Paul Buckthal, MD
NPI 1609840271 · Neurology Physician · Sayre, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Buckthal, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Sayre, PA (NPI 1609840271).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609840271
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD014657E (PA)
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 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
263 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 103 | $121 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 58 | $42 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 27 | $53 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 22 | $159 |
| Nerve Conduction, 7-8 Studies95910 | 16 | $99 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 42 | 14 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa Er | 40 | — |
| Levetiracetam | 25 | — |
| Carbamazepine | 21 | — |
| Gabapentin | 18 | — |
| Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeinebrand: Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe | 16 | — |
| Deutetrabenazinebrand: Austedo | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$165 across 12 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
- 2006-02-13
- Last updated
- 2011-06-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Buckthal's NPI number?
- Paul Buckthal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609840271, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Buckthal's specialty?
- Paul Buckthal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Buckthal located?
- Paul Buckthal's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Guthrie Sq, Sayre, PA 18840-1625.
- What is Paul Buckthal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Buckthal is (570) 888-5858.
- Does Paul Buckthal accept Medicare?
- Paul Buckthal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Buckthal's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Buckthal's NPI (1609840271) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.