Dr Lynn Randolph Buckner, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Decatur, AL

Dr Lynn Randolph Buckner, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Decatur, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Surgical Associates Of N Alabama and his current practice location is 1405 7th Street Se, Decatur, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 355-6414.

Dr Lynn Randolph Buckner is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00016036) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1386694263.

Contact Information

Dr Lynn Randolph Buckner, MD
1405 7th Street Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-3341
(256) 355-6414
(256) 355-6646

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lynn Randolph Buckner
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience33 Years
Location1405 7th Street Se, Decatur, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Lynn Randolph Buckner graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386694263
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/27/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789664087
  • Enrollment ID: I20110118000300

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lynn Randolph Buckner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386694263NPI-NPPES
000025530MedicaidAL
1710268OtherALUNITED HEALTH
51025530BUCOtherALBCBS
990010719OtherALRR MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 00016036 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur CampusDecatur, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Surgical Associates Of N Alabama47896072686

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Lynn Randolph Buckner allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSurgical Associates Of N Alabama
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598721144
PECOS PAC ID: 4789607268
Enrollment ID: O20060111000160

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Lynn Randolph Buckner is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Lynn Randolph Buckner, MD
Po Box 1029,
Decatur, AL 35602-1029

Ph: (256) 355-6414
Dr Lynn Randolph Buckner, MD
1405 7th Street Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-3341

Ph: (256) 355-6414

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