Robert Arthur Buckmire, MD
Robert Arthur Buckmire is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Chapel Hill, NC with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Robert Arthur Buckmire, MD has been part of the Chapel Hill medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine (class of 1994), he has been practicing for over 32 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1076dNPPES updated 2023-06-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.34%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.2 pts)
7.34% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.8%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
236
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
104
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
259
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $8k
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$253 received from industry
4 transactions 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 Robert Arthur Buckmire's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 11, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Taxonomy: 207Y00000X
Education & Training
University of Virginia School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Mailing address
5221 Paramount Pkwy Ste 420, Morrisville, NC 27560-5491
Differs from practice location
Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Robert Arthur Buckmire
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Arthur Buckmire for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chapel Hill 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 Robert Arthur Buckmire
Dr. Buckmire is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chapel Hill, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (984) 974-1000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-4220
Mailing Address
5221 Paramount Pkwy Ste 420, Morrisville, NC 27560-5491
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