Clare Buckingham, M.D.
NPI 1811259310 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Clare Buckingham, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1811259310).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811259310
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
312 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 168 | $116 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 119 | $169 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 25 | $66 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$169 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 53 | 53 |
| Cephalexin | 45 | 44 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 44 | 44 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 32 | 32 |
| Levofloxacin | 28 | 28 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 22 | 22 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 20 York St # T-209Yale-New Haven HospitalNew Haven, CT 06510-3220Phone: (203) 688-2259Fax: (203) 688-5599
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-11
- Last updated
- 2018-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Clare Buckingham's NPI number?
- Clare Buckingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811259310, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Clare Buckingham's specialty?
- Clare Buckingham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Clare Buckingham located?
- Clare Buckingham's practice location on file with NPPES is 1225 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017-1901.
- What is Clare Buckingham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Clare Buckingham is (213) 977-2121.
- Does Clare Buckingham accept Medicare?
- Clare Buckingham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Clare Buckingham's NPI active?
- Yes — Clare Buckingham's NPI (1811259310) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.