Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Buka, MD
Dermatology · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Buka
Dr. Robert Buka is a dermatology specialist in New York, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Buka performed 8,205 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Buka received a total of $45,056 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 210 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Buka is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 6% volume in NY
$45,056 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗8,205
Medicare services
Top 6% in NY for dermatology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,923 | $77 | $199 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
1,059 | $90 | $299 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
684 | $111 | $300 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
587 | $6 | $100 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
548 | $127 | $374 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
452 | $100 | $300 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
426 | $84 | $250 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
402 | $50 | $200 |
| UV therapy with tar or petroleum jelly A treatment using ultraviolet radiation combined with the application of tar or petroleum jelly to the skin. |
365 | $111 | $250 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
336 | $1 | $20 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
232 | $47 | $130 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
131 | $50 | $100 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
103 | $36 | $200 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
99 | $46 | $250 |
| Injection into skin growths, more than 7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into more than seven skin growths. |
95 | $56 | $250 |
| Acne surgery A surgical procedure to treat acne. The specific techniques and extent of the surgery are not defined in this general code description. |
81 | $106 | $250 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
80 | $113 | $250 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
78 | $12 | $150 |
| Amniotic tissue patch, per square centimeter Application of a patch made from amniotic tissue to a wound or surgical site. The patch is measured and billed based on the surface area applied. |
66 | $395 | $598 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
42 | $56 | $200 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
40 | $113 | $250 |
| Skin growth shaving, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves shaving off a small skin growth measuring 0.5 centimeters or less from the body, arms, or legs. |
38 | $65 | $250 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth on the body, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
37 | $95 | $200 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth measured between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
36 | $122 | $300 |
| Chemical treatment of acne A procedure involving the application of a chemical solution to the skin to treat acne. This treatment is used to manage acne lesions on the affected area. |
34 | $112 | $250 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory. |
32 | $525 | $1,482 |
| Complicated wound repair of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
31 | $319 | $742 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 29 | $123 | $400 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
21 | $240 | $532 |
| Shaving of small skin growth on face or mouth area A minor procedure to shave off a small skin growth, measuring 0.5 cm or less, located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. |
20 | $92 | $225 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
19 | $242 | $480 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
18 | $151 | $350 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the body, arms, or legs. |
17 | $111 | $223 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks A procedure to remove a growth from the trunk, arms, or legs and send 1 to 5 tissue samples to a laboratory for microscopic examination. |
17 | $575 | $1,000 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 14 | $384 | $974 |
| Shaving of skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The size of the growth being removed is between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
13 | $117 | $250 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
1.0% high complexity
16.4% medium
82.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$45,056
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,437/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NY for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
210
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,057
2023
$19,966
2022
$10,462
2021
$680
2020
$165
2019
$248
2018
$8,478
Payments by company (2024)
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,205
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$1,828
ABBVIE INC.
$469
UCB, Inc.
$314
Incyte Corporation
$111
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$61
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$45
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 89.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$24,722
Celgene Corporation
$7,814
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,550
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$2,400
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$1,924
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,300
Avita Medical Americas, LLC
$500
ABBVIE INC.
$484
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$454
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$395
PFIZER INC.
$327
UCB, Inc.
$314
Incyte Corporation
$310
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$274
Allergan, Inc.
$261
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$196
AbbVie Inc.
$166
LEO Pharma Inc.
$135
Biofrontera Inc.
$132
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$75
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$45
GENZYME CORPORATION
$42
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$42
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$41
Lilly USA, LLC
$37
Amgen Inc.
$29
AbbVie, Inc.
$20
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$19
Allergan Inc.
$18
Almirall LLC
$17
Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 77.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · ARAZLO · Ameluz · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · DUPIXENT · Dermatological Psoriasis and Vitiligo Treatment · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · HEMANGEOL · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · JUBLIA · LIBTAYO · LITFULO · OPZELURA · Otezla · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Recell · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · Santyl · Seysara · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · VARITHENA · VTAMA · Winlevi · XELJANZ · YCANTH · Zoryve
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Dermatologists in nearby ZIP areas
973
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BROOKLYN HOSPITAL CENTER - DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
1.3 mi
1.3 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Buka is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in NY), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Buka experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Buka performed 1,923 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Buka receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Buka received a total of $45,056 from 31 companies across 210 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Buka's costs compare to other dermatologists in New York?
Dr. Buka's average Medicare payment per service is $85. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Buka) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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