BLUEGRASS DERMATOLOGY AND SKIN SURGERY CENTER
NPI 1114197803
Dermatology in Lexington, KY

Active since March 10, 2008CLIA 18D0929832 · Certificate of Compliance
3475 RICHMOND RD, SUITE 200, LEXINGTON, KY 40509(859) 296-4400(859) 296-4300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Bluegrass Dermatology And Skin Surgery Center NPPES

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

BLUEGRASS DERMATOLOGY AND SKIN SURGERY CENTER (NPI 1114197803) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Lexington, Kentucky and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through September 30, 2027 and lists John Landon Buker, Medical Supervisor, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114197803
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameJOHN L. BUKER, M.D., PSC
Location Address3475 RICHMOND RD, SUITE 200Lexington, KY 40509-2500
Mailing Address3475 Richmond Rd, Suite 200Lexington, KY 40509-2500 · (859) 296-4400 · Fax (859) 296-4300
Fax(859) 296-4300
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJohn Landon BukerMedical Supervisor · (859) 296-4400
Enumeration DateMarch 10, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 2008
✔ NPI 1114197803 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
3475 RICHMOND RD, Lexington, KY 40509

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBluegrass Dermatology And Skin Surgery Center

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN7994KY

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Bluegrass Dermatology And Skin Surgery Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

7

Medicare enrollment records show 7 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Bluegrass Dermatology And Skin Surgery Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 7 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (7)

Dermatology
NPI 1457355174
3475 RICHMOND RD STE 200
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 296-4400
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1518964758
3475 RICHMOND RD STE 200
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 296-4400
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1043444219
3475 RICHMOND RD STE 200
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 296-4400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1316206584
3475 RICHMOND RD STE 200
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 296-4400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1376996629
3475 RICHMOND RD STE 200
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 296-4400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1033228069
3475 RICHMOND RD SUITE 200
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 296-4400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1568965846
177 BURT RD
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 276-1511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.5 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Compliance 18D0929832

Bluegrass Dermatology Skin Surgery Psc · Lexington, KY
Active · expires Sep 30, 2027
CLIA Number18D0929832
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 1, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 30, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Carol B. Thompson
Laboratory Phone(859) 296-4400
Laboratory LocationBluegrass Dermatology Skin Surgery Psc3475 Richmond Rd, Ste 200, Lexington, KY 40509
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

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 John L. Buker, M.D., Psc's NPI number?

The NPI number for John L. Buker, M.D., Psc is 1114197803. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 10, 2008. The provider is doing business as Bluegrass Dermatology And Skin Surgery Center.

Where is John L. Buker, M.D., Psc located?

John L. Buker, M.D., Psc is located at 3475 Richmond Rd Suite 200, Lexington, KY 40509. The listed phone number is (859) 296-4400.

What is John L. Buker, M.D., Psc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is John L. Buker, M.D., Psc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John L. Buker, M.D., Psc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through John L. Buker, M.D., Psc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 7 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to John L. Buker, M.D., Psc. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Dermatology (5) and Nurse Practitioner (2). Of these, 7 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does John L. Buker, M.D., Psc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 18D0929832) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 30, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does John L. Buker, M.D., Psc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list John L. Buker, M.D., Psc as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John L. Buker, M.D., Psc was last updated on June 12, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.