Scott A Buck, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Valparaiso, IN

Scott A Buck, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Valparaiso, Indiana. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Northwest Indiana Eye And Laser Center Pc and his current practice location is 502 Marquette St, Valparaiso, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 464-8223.

Scott A Buck is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01048897A) 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 1801856943.

Contact Information

Scott A Buck, MD
502 Marquette St,
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-8223
(219) 531-2356

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Physician's Profile

Full NameScott A Buck
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience27 Years
Location502 Marquette St, Valparaiso, Indiana
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:
  • Scott A Buck attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801856943
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789660937
  • Enrollment ID: I20080429000368

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Scott A Buck such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801856943NPI-NPPES
200311720MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 01048897A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwest Indiana Eye And Laser Center Pc51937013406

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. Scott A Buck allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorthwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336212117
PECOS PAC ID: 5193701340
Enrollment ID: O20060111000618

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. Scott A 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
Scott A Buck, MD
851 Eastport Centre Dr,
Valparaiso, IN 46383-2909

Ph: (219) 464-8223
Scott A Buck, MD
502 Marquette St,
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Ph: (219) 464-8223

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