Nardo Buena, M.D.
NPI 1689673626 · Family Medicine Physician · Riverside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nardo Buena, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Riverside, CA (NPI 1689673626).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689673626
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C141682 (CA)
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 tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
338 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 | 138 | $94 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 90 | $131 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 67 | $3 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 20 | $16 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 12 | $3 |
| Blood Count, Hemoglobin85018 | 11 | $2 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 83 | 83 |
| Azithromycin | 81 | 80 |
| Prednisone | 57 | 57 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 51 | 51 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 47 | 47 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 41 | 41 |
| Cephalexin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-20
- Last updated
- 2025-07-30
- Certified
- 2025-07-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nardo Buena's NPI number?
- Nardo Buena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689673626, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nardo Buena's specialty?
- Nardo Buena is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nardo Buena located?
- Nardo Buena's practice location on file with NPPES is 7117 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506-2658.
- What is Nardo Buena's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nardo Buena is (951) 782-3789.
- Does Nardo Buena accept Medicare?
- Nardo Buena is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nardo Buena's NPI active?
- Yes — Nardo Buena's NPI (1689673626) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.