James Luther Buck, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Lexington, KY

James Luther Buck, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Lexington, Kentucky. He went to University Of Virginia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Central Kentucky Radiology Pllc and his current practice location is 1218 S Broadway, Suite 310, Lexington, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 219-0542.

James Luther Buck is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 32518) 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 1053353250.

Contact Information

James Luther Buck, MD
1218 S Broadway, Suite 310,
Lexington, KY 40504-2759
(859) 219-0542
(859) 219-9433

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Luther Buck
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience44 Years
Location1218 S Broadway, Lexington, Kentucky
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:
  • James Luther Buck attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053353250
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/27/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951341437
  • Enrollment ID: I20050504000212

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Luther Buck such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053353250NPI-NPPES
64326184MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085B0100XRadiology - Body Imaging 32518 (Kentucky)Secondary
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 32518 (Kentucky)Primary
2085U0001XRadiology - Diagnostic Ultrasound 32518 (Kentucky)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Saint Joseph HospitalLexington, KYHospital
Saint Joseph LondonLondon, KYHospital
Saint Joseph Mount SterlingMount sterling, KYHospital
Saint Joseph BereaBerea, KYHospital
Saint Joseph EastLexington, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Kentucky Radiology Pllc892190698350

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. James Luther Buck allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentral Kentucky Radiology Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952350761
PECOS PAC ID: 8921906983
Enrollment ID: O20031229000649

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. James Luther Buck 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
James Luther Buck, MD
1218 S Broadway, Suite 310,
Lexington, KY 40504-2759

Ph: (859) 219-0542
James Luther Buck, MD
1218 S Broadway, Suite 310,
Lexington, KY 40504-2759

Ph: (859) 219-0542

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