Quick answers
- Does Richard V. Buonocore accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard V. Buonocore accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard V. Buonocore see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 178 Original Medicare patients and 502 services for Richard V. Buonocore. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard V. Buonocore's NPI number?
- 1013008556. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Richard V. Buonocore, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 178 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 502 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)148 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)104 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)92 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)41 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)23 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis69%
- Stroke or mini-stroke48%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Anxiety43%
Hospitals where Richard V. Buonocore works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard V. Buonocore at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Hunterdon Medical CenterFlemington, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 310005
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - SomersetSomerville, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310048
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard V. Buonocore is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12 Newport DrForest Hill, MD 21050
- 12 Newport Dr, Suite AForest Hill, MD 21050
- 1200 US Hwy 22, Suite 2Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (732) 302‑1720
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard V. Buonocore as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Agape Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation LP678 clinicians in the group
- Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey.P.A.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Forest Hill
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forest Hill, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Agape Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation LP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Boston University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013008556 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians