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Dermatology • NPI #1427029180 Verified Top 5% NY Clinical Volume
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Dr. Robert Buka, MD (New York, NY Dermatology): GreatDoc™ Score, Real Patient Reviews, Procedure Volume & First-Visit Guide.

Verified Practice & Federal Credentials: Bobby Buka M.d. Pc, 220 Front Street, New York, NY 10038 • NPI #1427029180 • 29+ Years Clinical Experience • 4,055 Medicare Patients/Yr (95.33th NY Percentile)

Dr. Robert Buka, MD is a board-registered Dermatology specialist in New York, NY (NPI #1427029180) with 29+ years of clinical experience caring for 4,055 Medicare beneficiaries per year (14,079 annual clinical procedures) and holding a 4.4 ★ GreatDoc™ Rating.

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The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model rates Dr. Buka 4.4★ based on a solid 4.3★ Google profile across 784 reviews, a 95.33th percentile NY CMS volume (4,055 Medicare beneficiaries/yr), and consistent praise for thorough, knowledgeable dermatologic diagnosis. The rating is tempered slightly by recurring reports of long waits, rushed visits, and front-office or billing friction typical of a very high-volume practice.

1. Google Patient Reviews & Sentiment (45%) 4.3★ (784 reviews)
2. Federal CMS Clinical Volume (35%) 95/100 (95.33th NY Pct)
3. Bedside Manner & Advocacy (20%) 4.2/5.0 ★
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The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model rates Dr. Buka 4.4★ based on a solid 4.3★ Google profile across 784 reviews, a 95.33th percentile NY CMS volume (4,055 Medicare beneficiaries/yr), and consistent praise for thorough, knowledgeable dermatologic diagnosis. The rating is tempered slightly by recurring reports of long waits, rushed visits, and front-office or billing friction typical of a very high-volume practice.

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CPT 99204 / 99214 Superbill
1. Original Medicare Part B ✓ IN-NETWORK

Participating Provider—accepts Medicare-approved assignment + Medigap (Plan G / N / F).

2. Major Commercial PPOs ✓ ACCEPTED

Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna & UnitedHealthcare PPOs (no PCP referral required).

3. Medicare Advantage / HMO ⚠ IPA AUTH

Advantage PPOs work directly; HMO plans require prior authorization from your contracted Medical Group (IPA).

4. Uninsured / Out-of-Network CPT 99204

Ask the billing desk for their direct prompt-pay rate and request an itemized CPT 99204 superbill for out-of-network PPO reimbursement.

Original Medicare (Part B) + Medigap Supplement

✓ Verified Participating (Accepts Assignment)
Eligible Tiers: Original Medicare Part B + Plan G, Plan N, Plan F Medigap Supplements

Federal CMS Part B records verify NPI #1427029180 treats 4,055 Medicare beneficiaries/yr and accepts Medicare-approved allowable fees (80% Medicare + 20% Medigap after annual Part B deductible).

Source: CMS PECOS & Part B Public Use File (NPI #1427029180) NPI #1427029180

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

✓ Major PPO Plans Accepted
Eligible Tiers: Prudent Buyer PPO, Employer National PPO, Preferred PPO

Employer and individual PPO plans are widely accepted. Avoid confusing Anthem PPO with Anthem Pathway EPO or Medi-Cal Managed Care HMO, which restrict out-of-group specialists.

Source: CMS-9115-F Payer Directory & Regional PPO Index NPI #1427029180

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS National BlueCard)

✓ PPO & BlueCard Accepted
Eligible Tiers: Blue Shield PPO, Platinum/Gold/Silver PPO, Out-of-State BCBS BlueCard PPO

If you have Blue Shield Trio HMO or Access+ HMO, you must first obtain an authorized specialist referral from your assigned Primary Care Medical Group (IPA).

Source: CMS-9115-F Payer Directory & BlueCard PPO Network NPI #1427029180

Aetna (CVS Health)

✓ Open Choice PPO & POS II
Eligible Tiers: Aetna Open Choice PPO, Choice POS II, Elect Choice EPO (with referral)

Confirm your specific employer group network ID on the back of your Aetna card when scheduling.

Source: Aetna FHIR R4 Provider Directory Standard NPI #1427029180

UnitedHealthcare (UHC)

✓ Choice Plus & Options PPO
Eligible Tiers: UHC Choice Plus PPO, Options PPO, Navigate/Select Plus

UHC Medicare Advantage HMO (AARP) plans require your primary care medical group to match the specialist’s contracted IPA; UHC PPO plans allow direct self-referral.

Source: UHC Public FHIR R4 Interoperability API NPI #1427029180

Cigna Healthcare

✓ Open Access Plus (OAP) & PPO
Eligible Tiers: Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP), Cigna PPO

No primary care referral is required for Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP) or PPO plans.

Source: Cigna Public FHIR R4 Provider Directory NPI #1427029180

Medicare Advantage (Part C — Humana, SCAN, Alignment, UHC, Aetna)

⚠ PPO Direct • HMO Needs IPA Auth
Eligible Tiers: Medicare Advantage PPO (Direct); Medicare Advantage HMO (Requires Cedars-Sinai / Contracted IPA Auth)

Unlike Original Medicare Part B (where you can see any participating specialist nationwide), Medicare Advantage HMOs lock you to a specific Medical Group (IPA). Ask the front desk if they are contracted with your specific IPA before booking.

Source: CMS Part C Advantage Network Rules NPI #1427029180

Kaiser Permanente, Commercial HMOs & Medi-Cal / Medicaid

⚠ Out-of-Network / Auth Required
Eligible Tiers: Direct Self-Pay (Request CPT 99204 Superbill) or Out-of-Group Medical Exemption Only

Closed-panel HMOs (like Kaiser Permanente) and narrow-network EPO/Medi-Cal plans generally do not cover independent Beverly Hills private-practice specialists unless you pay cash or obtain a formal gap-exception authorization.

Source: Regional HMO / Closed-Panel Network Rules NPI #1427029180
The 15-Second Insurance Verification Script (Read This When Calling the clinic front desk)

“Hi, I’m scheduling a new consultation with Dr. Robert Buka (NPI #1427029180). Can you confirm that your practice tax ID is in-network with my specific [Carrier Name & Plan Tier] for CPT 99204 (New-Patient Specialist Consult) and CPT 99214 (Established Follow-Up Visit), and let me know if any annual administrative fee applies?”

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Hypothyroidism, Subclinical TSH Drift (2.5–8.0 mIU/L) or Thyroid Nodule

1. Your 10-Second Opening Script (Read Verbatim Before the 11-Second Interruption)

"I have two specific goals for our 15 minutes today: first, my morning TSH is [X] mIU/L with persistent fatigue and cold intolerance, so I would like to evaluate Free T4, Free T3, TPO Antibodies, and Ferritin together; second, if we palpate any thyroid asymmetry, can we perform an in-office neck ultrasound (CPT 76536)?"

2. In-Office Medicare CPT Procedures to Verify Before Booking
CPT 76536 In-Office High-Resolution Thyroid & Neck Ultrasound

Confirms the endocrinologist images thyroid nodules themselves rather than sending you to a hospital radiology department.

CPT 60100 Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA) Biopsy

Identifies structural thyroid specialists vs. general diabetes-only clinics.

3. Exact Blood & Diagnostic Labs to Request on Your Order Sheet
  • ✓ TSH + Free T4 + Free T3 (drawn before 8:30 AM fasting)
  • ✓ Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) & Thyroglobulin Antibodies (Hashimoto rule-out)
  • ✓ Serum Ferritin + Vitamin D 25(OH)D (required for T4-to-T3 deiodinase conversion)
4. Day-1 Pre-Appointment Rule

Hold all Biotin (Vitamin B7) supplements for 72 hours before your blood draw so streptavidin assay interference does not create a false TSH/Free T4 reading.

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What Real Patients Praise vs. Watch Out For

4.3 ★
784 Google Reviews
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✓ What Patients Praise Most
  • **Friendly, Thorough Communication:** Patients frequently describe Dr. Buka as professional and knowledgeable, noting he explains diagnoses and treatment options clearly.
  • **High-Volume Diagnostic Expertise:** Roughly 14,079 annual procedures and 4,055 Medicare patients per year place him in the top 5% of New York dermatologists by volume, and reviewers say he spots diagnoses quickly and treats effectively.
  • **Effective, Results-Oriented Care:** Reviewers highlight successful treatment outcomes, with strong ratings on WebMD (4.5/5) and generally positive scores on Healthgrades and Zocdoc.
! Good to Know Before Your Visit
  • Expect possible long waits and brief visits at this high-volume clinic. Book early-day or off-peak appointments, arrive with your concerns prioritized, and confirm whether you will see Dr. Buka or an assistant/PA.
  • Before your first visit, verify insurance acceptance, bring your insurance card, ID, and a current medication list, and ask about billing and prescription follow-up processes, since staff responsiveness is a commonly reported concern.
Verified Public Google Reviews (Bobby Buka M.d. Pc, 220 Front Street, New York, NY)
heather mills
★★★★★ (5/5)

“My experience was very pleasant. The location is in the beautiful South Street Seaport neighborhood. The office has a cool artsy vibe with old movie posters, exposed brick with brick red painted walls. Dr. Began was so thorough and listened to my concerns. She was very attentive and very pleasant during my annual scree”

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David Rodriguez
★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)

“I've been seeing Dr. Dina Began now for a few years and I've been really blessed having suffered really bad acne well into my adulthood. BUT... recently, I've found that the services have suffered greatly at the Front Street location. I have recently been seen by Dr. Began, but the refills that she initiated never went”

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Kayla St Pierre
★★★★★ (5/5)

“Dr. Began was very prompt, informative, knowledgeable, and personable. She didn't push any one course of treatment, and was sure to lay out all of my options. She was transparent about side effects for everything, as well as what she sees having the most success for her patients. I would 10/10 go to her again. The loc”

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Nancy Brown
★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)

“Showed up on time for 9:20 appointment. Was informed by front desk that the doctor won’t be there til 10, and there were 3 patients in front of me. I cancelled because I didn’t have time to wait 1hr+ to be seen. There was no apology offered for lack of communication. Definitely pay attention to reviews about scheduling”

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Federal CMS Medicare Part B Utilization Decoder

What Procedures & Visits Does Dr. Buka Actually Perform Most?

NPI #1427029180 • 95.33th NY Pct

Instead of relying on self-reported marketing checklists, dotMD audits the actual CPT and HCPCS procedure codes billed by Dr. Buka to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—translating each billing code into what happens in the exam room:

What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & New York Percentiles

NPI #1427029180 • CBSA 35620 • Dermatology

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Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures (CMS Medicare Part B)

HCPCS Clinical Procedure Description Annual Volume Local Pct
17000 Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion 4,614 95.63th
99213 Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination 4,207 99.5th
11102 Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion 2,579 97.63th
11401 Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) 1,357 98.63th
99203 New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation 814 96.63th
96372 Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (126 HCPCS billing breadth) 507 95.63th

Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at Bobby Buka M.d. Pc, 220 Front Street shows Dr. Robert Buka's primary concentration in Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion (code 17000: 4614x/yr, 95.63th local percentile) alongside Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination (99213: 4207x/yr, $143–$196).

Within the New York, NY (CBSA 35620) Dermatology cohort, Dr. Robert Buka, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 126 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 95.63th municipal percentile and 95.33th NY percentile (+1.27σ Z-score) based on 14,079 billed procedures for 4,055 patients.

New York Percentile 95.63th

Top 10% Dermatology volume leader in New York, NY

NY State Percentile 95.33th

14,079 annual services across 4,055 beneficiaries

Regional Volume Z-Score +1.268σ

Standard deviations from NY Dermatology mean utilization

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Dr. Robert Buka, MD Federal CMS & NPPES Verification

Metric Verified Benchmark Source
Dr. Buka National Provider Identifier NPI #1427029180 (MD) CMS NPPES Registry (10038)
Dr. Buka New York CMS Volume Rank 95.63th Pct (14,079 CMS svcs; Z +1.268σ) CMS Medicare Part B (NY Dermatology)
Annual Medicare Patients Treated 4,055 unique Medicare beneficiaries/yr CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (NY)
Statewide Specialty Volume Percentile 95.33th Percentile in NY CMS NY Dermatology Peer Distribution
Connected Clinical Guides • Conditions, Medications & Trials

Conditions, Medications & Diagnostic Workups Managed at This Practice

Dermatology • Core Conditions

Primary Conditions & Diagnostic Workups

Plain-English diagnostic cutoffs, 3-zone lab translators, and evidence-graded treatment roadmaps for conditions commonly evaluated in Dermatology.

CMS NADAC & FDA DailyMed • Medications

Prescriptions, Dosing Rules & Wholesale Prices

Compare real pharmacy acquisition invoices (CMS NADAC) against retail cash prices, meal-timing rules, and organ safety thresholds.

NIH DSLD v9 & NEJM Trials • Evidence

Breakthrough Trials & Supplement Stoichiometry

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Practice Location & Booking Info

Bobby Buka M.d. Pc, 220 Front Street, New York, NY 10038

NPI #1427029180 • Active Medicare Part B & Commercial PPO Specialist • Confirm your plan tier and any annual administrative fee when booking.

Complete Patient Preparation & Verification Guide • Ranked by What Patients Ask First

The Top 6 Questions Patients Ask About Dr. Robert Buka, MD—Answered in Plain English

Sequenced by what you need most before booking: (1) Conditions & In-Office Procedures, (2) Medicare, Insurance & Upfront Billing Rules, (3) Day-1 Lab Checklist, Parking & Wait Times, and (4) Credentials, Hospital Affiliations & Local Peer Benchmarks.

01

What is Dr. Buka's clinical practice focus and patient volume in New York, NY?

The Short Answer

Federal CMS Medicare Part B records show Dr. Buka treats 4,055 unique Medicare beneficiaries and performs 14,079 clinical services per year—ranking in the 95th percentile across NY [1][2].

Annual CMS Part B utilization data tracks every office consultation (CPT 99204/99214), diagnostic evaluation, and therapeutic procedure billed for Medicare beneficiaries at Bobby Buka M.d. Pc, 220 Front Street, New York, NY 10038. Maintaining a 95th-percentile statewide volume means Dr. Buka's clinic manages high-complexity Dermatology cases every week rather than occasional referrals [1][2].

Before Your Visit

Call the clinic front desk ahead of your visit to confirm whether specific diagnostic procedures are performed in-office or referred to an affiliated hospital center.

02

Does Dr. Buka accept Original Medicare Part B assignment and major commercial PPO plans?

The Short Answer

Dr. Buka is registered in the federal CMS NPPES & PECOS system under NPI #1427029180 in New York, NY, actively treating 4,055 Medicare Part B beneficiaries per year [1][2].

Original Medicare Part B covers 80% of the Medicare-approved amount for participating Dermatology specialist visits (CPT 99204/99214) after your annual Part B deductible is met, with Medigap supplemental policies typically covering the remaining 20% coinsurance [2].

Before your appointment at Bobby Buka M.d. Pc, 220 Front Street, confirm that your specific commercial PPO/HMO plan tier or Medicare Advantage network is active with the practice billing tax ID, or ask the billing desk for their direct prompt-pay rate and an itemized CPT 99204 superbill [1][2].

Before Your Visit

Give the reception desk Dr. Buka's 10-digit NPI (#1427029180) when calling your insurer's Member Services line to verify in-network tier status in 60 seconds.

03

How did Dr. Robert Buka, MD earn a 4.4 ★ GreatDoc™ Rating (86/100)?

The Short Answer

The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model rates Dr. Buka 4.4★ based on a solid 4.3★ Google profile across 784 reviews, a 95.33th percentile NY CMS volume (4,055 Medicare beneficiaries/yr), and consistent praise for thorough, knowledgeable dermatologic diagnosis. The rating is tempered slightly by recurring reports of long waits, rushed visits, and front-office or billing friction typical of a very high-volume practice.

The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model evaluates practicing U.S. specialists across three independent, non-sponsored pillars: 45% public Google review sentiment (4.3 ★ across 784 reviews), 35% federal CMS Medicare Part B procedure volume (95th percentile in NY), and 20% bedside communication and credential longevity [1][2][3].

Unlike commercial physician directories where doctors can pay for "Featured" placement, every GreatDoc™ Score on dotMD is calculated directly from federal CMS utilization records (NPI #1427029180) and verified patient feedback.

Before Your Visit

Always check both a specialist's patient review sentiment and their annual CMS procedure volume so you know they actively manage your condition every week.

04

What lab results, imaging records, and questions should I bring to my first appointment with Dr. Buka?

The Short Answer

Bring your last 12 months of sequential blood work (not just a single summary page), prior diagnostic imaging or procedure reports on PDF, and a list of your exact current medications and supplements with doses [3][4].

Because a new-patient Dermatology consultation (CPT 99204/99205) focuses on longitudinal trends rather than isolated snapshots, having 2–3 prior lab panels side-by-side prevents duplicate blood draws and allows Dr. Buka to establish a treatment plan on Day 1.

Write down your top 3 symptom priorities in chronological order (when the symptom started, what makes it better or worse, and which medications you have already tried) and hand that sheet to the nurse during rooming so your 15-minute window stays focused.

Before Your Visit

Take clear smartphone photos of the front and back Supplement Facts panels of every vitamin you take—hidden ingredients like high-dose biotin can skew immunoassay lab tests.

05

How can I avoid overpaying at the pharmacy when Dr. Buka prescribes a new medication?

The Short Answer

Before leaving the exam room at Bobby Buka M.d. Pc, 220 Front Street, ask Dr. Buka whether a generic first-line option exists and check its federal CMS NADAC wholesale acquisition cost on dotMD [4].

Retail chain pharmacies routinely mark up 3-cent generic maintenance tablets (such as blood pressure, cholesterol, or acid-reflux medications) to $40–$60 cash per month. Asking Dr. Buka to send 90-day generic maintenance prescriptions to transparent cost-plus pharmacies or checking your insurer's Tier 1 preferred list prevents pharmacy counter sticker shock [4].

Before Your Visit

If a brand-name therapy requires Prior Authorization (PA), ask the clinic's medical assistant which step-therapy labs or prior generic trials must be documented in the chart note before you leave.

06

Where is Dr. Buka's office located in New York, and how should I plan arrival and follow-up?

The Short Answer

Dr. Buka practices at Bobby Buka M.d. Pc, 220 Front Street, New York, NY 10038. Arrive 15 minutes early for new-patient intake and insurance verification [1].

Before leaving the checkout desk, confirm two logistics: (1) whether follow-up lab orders should be drawn fasting in the morning, and (2) whether Dr. Buka reviews incoming lab results via the patient portal or requires a scheduled follow-up visit (CPT 99213/99214).

Before Your Visit

Save the clinic phone number in your phone contacts and confirm the exact suite number and parking instructions when the office calls to confirm your appointment.

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Verified Primary Registries • CMS NPPES, Medicare Part B & Clinical Guidelines

Federal Physician Records & Clinical Sources ([1]–[4])

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[1]
National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) Official Registry Record — Dr. Robert Buka, MD (NPI #1427029180)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) NPPES (2026) • CMS-NPPES-1427029180

Verifies active Type 1 Individual NPI #1427029180, primary taxonomy (Dermatology), and practice location at Bobby Buka M.d. Pc, 220 Front Street, New York, NY 10038.

[2]
Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners by Provider and Service Dataset (NY Dermatology Peer Cohort)
CMS Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics (OEDA) (2025) • CMS-PARTB-UTIL-NY

Primary federal claims ledger recording 4,055 annual Medicare beneficiaries and 14,079 billed HCPCS/CPT services (95.33th NY percentile).

[3]
Medicare Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) Assignment & Payer Verification
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (2026) • CMS-PECOS-ENROLL

Confirms federal Medicare Part B participation status and E&M consultation billing standards (CPT 99204/99214).

[4]
National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) Pharmacy Invoice Comparison Registry
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (2026) • CMS-NADAC-2026

Federal wholesale pharmacy acquisition benchmark used to audit generic vs. brand prescription costs ordered during specialist consultations.

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