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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 US Highway 22, Ste 2
Bridgewater, NJ 088072943
(732) 302-1720
fax (732) 302-1724

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$123

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

Auto-generated from federal data
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.