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Dr. Paul Buongiorno, M.D.
Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Psychiatry Physician · Psychiatry Physician · Wilmington, NC
- NPI 1821075805
- 46 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1402 S 17Th St
Wilmington, NC 284016436
(910) 762-8400
fax (910) 762-9558
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1980 — 46 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084P0800X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- North Carolina #01189 · Virginia #34364 · District of Columbia #13002
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821075805. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
830
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$52,739
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 344 | 81 | $51 | |
90833 |
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes | 302 | 74 | $63 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 103 | 15 | $80 | |
90836 |
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes | 42 | 11 | $80 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 39 | 12 | $115 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Wilmington Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 114. This provider delivers 7.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$11,597
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 10 | $7,456.00 | |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. | 3 | $4,140.73 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,186
Patients
145
Total drug cost
$77,738
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olanzapine | Generic | 173 | 29 | $4,212 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | Generic | 121 | 22 | $1,830 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 96 | 20 | $2,141 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 95 | 13 | $457 |
| Lamotrigine | Generic | 89 | 20 | $1,871 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 84 | 16 | $3,518 |
| Aripiprazole | Generic | 81 | 13 | $4,724 |
| Trintellix (Vortioxetine Hydrobromide) | Brand | 72 | 0 | $46,811 |
| Armodafinil | Generic | 63 | 0 | $4,191 |
| Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) | Brand | 59 | 0 | $2,070 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paul Buongiorno's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Buongiorno practices Psychiatry Physician in Wilmington, NC.
Where does Dr. Paul Buongiorno practice?
Dr. Paul Buongiorno practices at 1402 S 17Th St, Wilmington, NC 284016436. Office phone: 9107628400.
What is Dr. Paul Buongiorno's NPI?
Dr. Paul Buongiorno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821075805, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Buongiorno accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Paul Buongiorno does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Buongiorno commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.