Paul Anthony Buongiorno, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Paul Anthony Buongiorno is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Wilmington, NC with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 46 years in psychiatry & neurology, Paul Anthony Buongiorno, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Wilmington. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1980 and has 46+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1402 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401-6436
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.1%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
101
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
135
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,172
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $492k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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 High Cholesterol, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$11.6k received from industry
13 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Paul Anthony Buongiorno's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1980
Georgetown University School of Medicine
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 1980)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Paul Anthony Buongiorno
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul Anthony Buongiorno for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Wilmington 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 Paul Anthony Buongiorno
Dr. Buongiorno is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Wilmington, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (910) 762-8400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Paul Anthony Buongiorno
Practice Location
1402 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401-6436
Mailing Address
1402 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401-6436
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