Richard Bucala, MD
NPI 1649307208 · Rheumatology Physician · New Haven, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Bucala, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in New Haven, CT (NPI 1649307208).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649307208
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 040329 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-28
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Bucala's NPI number?
- Richard Bucala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649307208, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Bucala's specialty?
- Richard Bucala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Bucala located?
- Richard Bucala's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519-1369.
- What is Richard Bucala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Bucala is (203) 785-2140.
- Does Richard Bucala accept Medicare?
- Richard Bucala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Bucala's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Bucala's NPI (1649307208) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.