James Samuel Buck, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Leitchfield, KY

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James Samuel Buck, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Leitchfield, Kentucky. He went to University Of Louisville School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 910 Wallace Ave, Leitchfield, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 259-2700.

James Samuel Buck is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 26600) 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 1164427555.

Contact Information

James Samuel Buck, MD
910 Wallace Ave,
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-2700
(270) 259-2717

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Samuel Buck
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience38 Years
Location910 Wallace Ave, Leitchfield, 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 Samuel Buck attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164427555
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/02/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395712178
  • Enrollment ID: I20040913000007

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Samuel Buck such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164427555NPI-NPPES
0700225OtherKYUNITED HEALTHCARE
610673930POtherKYHUMANA
610673930OtherKYEMPLOYER ID
64266000MedicaidKY
160030393OtherKYRAILROAD
1048741OtherKYPASSPORT
16638OtherKYBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 26600 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Twin Lakes Regional Medical CenterLeitchfield, KYHospital
Owensboro Health Regional HospitalOwensboro, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc0648255034435

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 Samuel Buck allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOwensboro Health Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235518242
PECOS PAC ID: 0648255034
Enrollment ID: O20040621000818

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 Samuel 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 Samuel Buck, MD
908 Wallace Ave,
Leitchfield, KY 42754-1479

Ph: (270) 259-2700		James Samuel Buck, MD
910 Wallace Ave,
Leitchfield, KY 42754

Ph: (270) 259-2700

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