Mary Kathleen Buss, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Mary Kathleen Buss is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Farmington, CT with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Mary Kathleen Buss, M.D. has been part of the Farmington medical community since 2006 in group practice. She graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 342dNPPES updated 2025-06-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030-8021
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better40.94%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+35.8 pts)
40.94% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.6%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
126
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
53
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
298
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $20k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 Mood Disorders.
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%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$23 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Mary Kathleen Buss's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 15, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030-8082
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450694
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mary Kathleen Buss for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Farmington 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 Mary Kathleen Buss
NPI records show Dr. Buss as active with telehealth listed in Farmington, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 679-4477.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Mary Kathleen Buss
Practice Location
263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030-8021
Mailing Address
263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030-8082
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