Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Buckingham, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1558342824
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
619 19Th St S, Ohb 251
Birmingham, AL 352497013
(205) 975-7387
fax (205) 975-4662

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 7, 2016
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #MD.24818
Medicaid (2)
AL #051556388 · AL #109846

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558342824. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
228
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$31,880
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 98 98 $167
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 86 86 $113
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 23 20 $68
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 21 20 $201

In context: peer comparison

Among 79 peers in Birmingham Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 2.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
16
Patients
16
Total drug cost
$79
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methocarbamol Generic 16 16 $79

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Buckingham's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Buckingham practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Robert Buckingham practice?
Dr. Robert Buckingham practices at 619 19Th St S, Birmingham, AL 352497013. Office phone: 2059757387.
What is Dr. Robert Buckingham's NPI?
Dr. Robert Buckingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558342824, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Buckingham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Buckingham accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Buckingham commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.