Laura Buckley, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Laura Buckley is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Plainsboro, NJ with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, PULMONARY DISEASE
Laura Buckley, MD practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Plainsboro, NJ. She graduated from Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.93/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 28% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3826dNPPES updated 2015-12-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5 Plainsboro Rd Suite 300, Plainsboro, NJ 08536-1915
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202379.93/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better44.3%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-38.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
672
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
435
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,538
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.83M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$14 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Laura Buckley's NPI.
Patient Reviews
No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Laura Buckley, your feedback helps other patients.
Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →
Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc)
21 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (Class of 2005)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Laura Buckley
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Laura Buckley for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Plainsboro required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Laura Buckley
NPI records show Dr. Buckley as active with telehealth listed in Plainsboro, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (609) 853-7272.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
Is this your profile?
Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.
Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.
Contact Laura Buckley
Practice Location
5 Plainsboro Rd Suite 300, Plainsboro, NJ 08536-1915
Mailing Address
5 Plainsboro Rd Suite 300, Plainsboro, NJ 08536-1915
This is a provider directory. Contact the office directly to schedule appointments.
Related Providers
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine in New Jersey
See allBhanwarlal Chowdhury, M.D.
Trenton, NJ
Mohammad a Sarraf, M.D.
South Plainfield, NJ
Catalino Lozano Delacruz, M.D.
Bloomfield, NJ