Sarah E Buckingham, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Sarah E Buckingham is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Stamford, CT with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sarah E Buckingham, MD has been part of the Stamford medical community since 2011 in independent practice. She graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 2011 and has 15+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.08/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3431dNPPES updated 2016-12-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
29 Hospital Plaza Suite 602, Stamford, CT 06902-3602
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202379.08/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
513
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
470
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,139
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.48M
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$6.1k received from industry
10 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 Sarah E Buckingham's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
15 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 2011)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450653
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Sarah E Buckingham
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sarah E Buckingham for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Stamford 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 Sarah E Buckingham
Dr. Buckingham is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Stamford, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 276-4464.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sarah E Buckingham
Practice Location
29 Hospital Plaza Suite 602, Stamford, CT 06902-3602
Mailing Address
29 Hospital Plaza Suite 602, Stamford, CT 06902-3602
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