Dr James Fred Buckner Jr, DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY - Medicare Optometrist in Franklin, KY

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Dr James Fred Buckner Jr, DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Franklin, Kentucky. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Ky Doctors Of Optometry Pllc and his current practice location is 1300 Bluegrass Rd, Suite A, Franklin, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 586-3937.

Dr James Fred Buckner Jr is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 1148 DT) 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 1184771545.

Contact Information

Dr James Fred Buckner Jr, DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY
1300 Bluegrass Rd, Suite A,
Franklin, KY 42134-1981
(270) 586-3937
(270) 586-7371

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James Fred Buckner Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience39 Years
Location1300 Bluegrass Rd, Franklin, 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:
  • Dr James Fred Buckner Jr attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184771545
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/05/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/13/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496728636
  • Enrollment ID: I20040817000210

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Fred Buckner Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184771545NPI-NPPES
77011484MedicaidKY
000000049744OtherKYBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1148 DT (Kentucky)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ky Doctors Of Optometry Pllc094110873250

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 James Fred Buckner Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameKy Doctors Of Optometry Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700890001
PECOS PAC ID: 0941108732
Enrollment ID: O20031231000020

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 James Fred Buckner Jr 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 James Fred Buckner Jr, DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY
Po Box 2804,
Franklin, KY 42135-2804

Ph: (270) 586-3937		Dr James Fred Buckner Jr, DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY
1300 Bluegrass Rd, Suite A,
Franklin, KY 42134-1981

Ph: (270) 586-3937

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