Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Buonocore, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Bridgewater, NJ
- NPI 1013008556
- Accepts Medicare
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1200 US Highway 22, Ste 2
Bridgewater, NJ 088072943
(732) 302-1720
fax (732) 302-1724
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 11, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Jersey #25MA1057100
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013008556. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
382
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$74,040
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 111 | 49 | $84 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 82 | 82 | $184 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 71 | 38 | $128 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 47 | 37 | $197 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 42 | 27 | $141 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 15 | 15 | $241 | |
61312 |
Removal of skull bone for aspiration of blood accumulation in upper brain outside or below brain membrane | 14 | 12 | $1,558 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Bridgewater Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 146. This provider delivers 2.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$123
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 2 | $78.62 | |
| Novocure INC. | 2 | $44.32 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
28
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$278
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 15 | 0 | $222 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 13 | 0 | $56 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Buonocore's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Buonocore practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Bridgewater, NJ.
Where does Dr. Richard Buonocore practice?
Dr. Richard Buonocore practices at 1200 US Highway 22, Bridgewater, NJ 088072943. Office phone: 7323021720.
What is Dr. Richard Buonocore's NPI?
Dr. Richard Buonocore's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013008556, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Buonocore accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Buonocore accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Buonocore commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.