Robert Alexander Buck, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Waterbury, CT

Robert Alexander Buck, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Waterbury, Connecticut. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Waterbury Eye Associates Llc and his current practice location is 171 N Main St, Waterbury, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 754-8413.

Robert Alexander Buck is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number CT2294) 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 1821002346.

Contact Information

Robert Alexander Buck, OD
171 N Main St,
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-8413
(203) 575-9921

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRobert Alexander Buck
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience33 Years
Location171 N Main St, Waterbury, Connecticut
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:
  • Robert Alexander Buck attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821002346
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/11/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224270673
  • Enrollment ID: I20130814000333

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert Alexander Buck such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821002346NPI-NPPES
004147254MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist CT2294 (Connecticut)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Waterbury Eye Associates Llc99312238492

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. Robert Alexander Buck allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameVision Center, Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598805871
PECOS PAC ID: 9032138938
Enrollment ID: O20051121000780
Provider NameWaterbury Eye Associates Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750403051
PECOS PAC ID: 9931223849
Enrollment ID: O20120210000691

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. Robert Alexander 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
Robert Alexander Buck, OD
116 N Georges Hill Rd,
Southbury, CT 06488-2626

Ph: (203) 267-6796
Robert Alexander Buck, OD
171 N Main St,
Waterbury, CT 06702

Ph: (203) 754-8413

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