Mark Bufalini, DMD MD
NPI 1659481554 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Maxillofacial Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Bufalini, DMD MD is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Wilmington, NC (NPI 1659481554).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659481554
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- DMD MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2007-00364 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Dental Providers
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
19 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
14 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 14 | $67 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $67–$67 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 233 | 207 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 232 | 213 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 177 | 166 |
| Ibuprofen | 172 | 163 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 56 | 46 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 44 | 42 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$41 across 2 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
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2023-05-09
- Certified
- 2023-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Bufalini's NPI number?
- Mark Bufalini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659481554, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Bufalini's specialty?
- Mark Bufalini is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Mark Bufalini located?
- Mark Bufalini's practice location on file with NPPES is 1305 Physicians Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401-7352.
- What is Mark Bufalini's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Bufalini is (910) 762-2618.
- Does Mark Bufalini accept Medicare?
- Mark Bufalini is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Bufalini's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Bufalini's NPI (1659481554) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.