Bradley Bufkin, MD
NPI 1821072299 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Brandon, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bradley Bufkin, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Brandon, FL (NPI 1821072299).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821072299
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME102775 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
197 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 33 | $78 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 31 | $1,270 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 23 | $217 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 20 | $15 |
| Ultrasound of Chest Aorta During Surgery76984 | 17 | $32 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33518 | 16 | $287 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$482 across 12 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
- 2005-11-30
- Last updated
- 2022-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bradley Bufkin's NPI number?
- Bradley Bufkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821072299, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bradley Bufkin's specialty?
- Bradley Bufkin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bradley Bufkin located?
- Bradley Bufkin's practice location on file with NPPES is 270 S Moon Ave, Brandon, FL 33511-5711.
- What is Bradley Bufkin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bradley Bufkin is (813) 571-9988.
- Does Bradley Bufkin accept Medicare?
- Bradley Bufkin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bradley Bufkin's NPI active?
- Yes — Bradley Bufkin's NPI (1821072299) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.