Dr Stephen Gregory Buck, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Sumter, SC

Dr Stephen Gregory Buck, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Sumter, South Carolina. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Bergelt Optometric Llc and his current practice location is 1283 Broad St, Sumter, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 920-2763.

Dr Stephen Gregory Buck is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 591) 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 1649289539.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen Gregory Buck, OD
1283 Broad St,
Sumter, SC 29150-1973
(803) 920-2763
(803) 905-8065

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen Gregory Buck
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience47 Years
Location1283 Broad St, Sumter, South Carolina
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 Stephen Gregory Buck attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649289539
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/28/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840284840
  • Enrollment ID: I20040413000423

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen Gregory Buck such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649289539NPI-NPPES
D05910MedicaidSC
P00308477OtherSCRAILROAD MEDICARE PROV #

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 591 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bergelt Optometric Llc509200766617

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 Stephen Gregory Buck allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDoctors Eye Center Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518105980
PECOS PAC ID: 0244428779
Enrollment ID: O20101227000700
Provider NameBergelt Optometric Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386002467
PECOS PAC ID: 5092007666
Enrollment ID: O20160630001588

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 Stephen Gregory 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
Dr Stephen Gregory Buck, OD
124 Limehouse Reach Rd,
Columbia, SC 29210-4402

Ph: (803) 920-2763
Dr Stephen Gregory Buck, OD
1283 Broad St,
Sumter, SC 29150-1973

Ph: (803) 920-2763

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