DR. DAVID GEORGE BUCK MD
NPI 1053383760
Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since February 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
320 E NORTH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212(412) 359-2459 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 14, 2020, Nov 11, 2019, Nov 8, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. David George Buck Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. DAVID GEORGE BUCK MD (NPI 1053383760) is an individual vascular & interventional radiology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD070427L) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053383760
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0204X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID GEORGE BUCKCredential: MD
Location Address320 E NORTH AVEPittsburgh, PA 15212-4756
Mailing Address320 E North AvePittsburgh, PA 15212-4756 · (412) 359-8743 · Fax (412) 359-8233
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2020
NPI 1053383760 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0204X
License Licensed in PA · MD070427L
Definition

A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.

Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0202X · License MD070427L (PA)
320 E NORTH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1118 Nature Park RdGreensburg, PA 15601-6960 · Phone (724) 689-0572 · Fax (724) 689-0561
Location 212311 Perry HwyWexford, PA 15090-8344 · Phone (878) 332-4284 · Fax (878) 332-4474

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001861971PA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. David George Buck Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4981898624
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101027000414
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152
This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.
46 services44 patients
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 93880
An ultrasound of the head and neck blood flow is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of blood vessels. It helps detect abnormalities like blockages or clots, ensuring optimal blood flow.
33 services33 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
32 services28 patients
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 93971
This is a non-invasive procedure using sound waves to visualize veins in an arm or leg. It involves applying gentle pressure and performing certain movements. It helps identify any abnormal blood flow or clots, ensuring vascular health.
30 services30 patients
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 77001
Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device insertion or removal is a procedure where a special X-ray, called a fluoroscope, is used to help accurately place or remove a device in a central vein. This device aids in delivering medications or collecting blood samples.
23 services22 patients
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 93880
An ultrasound of the head and neck blood flow is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of blood vessels. It helps detect abnormalities like blockages or clots, ensuring optimal blood flow.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Allegheny General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390050
Location320 East North AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15212 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

West Penn Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390090
Location4800 Friendship AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15224 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jefferson Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jefferson Hills, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390265
Location565 Coal Valley RoadJefferson Hills, PA 15025 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Forbes Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroeville, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390267
Location2570 Haymaker RoadMonroeville, PA 15146 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ahn Wexford Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Wexford, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390334
Location12351 Perry HighwayWexford, PA 15090 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15212 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.07
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Prevention of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) - Related Bloodstream Infections
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo central venous catheter (CVC) insertion for whom CVC was inserted with all elements of maximal sterile barrier technique, hand hygiene, skin preparation and, if ultrasound is used, sterile ultrasound…
98%44 patients
Radiology: Stenosis Measurement in Carotid Imaging Reports
Percentage of final reports for carotid imaging studies (neck magnetic resonance angiography [MRA], neck computed tomography angiography [CTA], neck duplex ultrasound, carotid angiogram) performed that include direct or indirect reference to measurements of…
100%51 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENCY OFFICE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Emergency Medicine (Medical Toxicology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is David Buck's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Buck is 1053383760. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2006.

Where is David Buck located?

David Buck practices at 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The listed phone number is (412) 359-2459.

What is David Buck's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Vascular & Interventional Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0204X.

Is David Buck enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Buck is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is David Buck affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Buck is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital, West Penn Hospital, Jefferson Hospital, Forbes Hospital and Ahn Wexford Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Buck was last updated on October 14, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.