Vernois Buggs, M.D.
NPI 1730226226 · Internal Medicine Physician · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vernois Buggs, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1730226226).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730226226
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 23443 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
97 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 97 | $118 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $118–$118 (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 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 89 | 11 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 71 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 63 | 17 |
| Alprazolam | 59 | — |
| Omeprazole | 42 | 13 |
| Prednisone | 40 | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-31
- Last updated
- 2019-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vernois Buggs's NPI number?
- Vernois Buggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730226226, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vernois Buggs's specialty?
- Vernois Buggs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vernois Buggs located?
- Vernois Buggs's practice location on file with NPPES is 6005 Park Ave Ste 1003b, Memphis, TN 38119-5205.
- What is Vernois Buggs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vernois Buggs is (901) 369-8159.
- Does Vernois Buggs accept Medicare?
- Vernois Buggs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vernois Buggs's NPI active?
- Yes — Vernois Buggs's NPI (1730226226) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.