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DR. DONALD T BUCKNER JR. MD
NPI 1184715377
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Sylva, NC

Active since September 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: November 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 13, 2024, Mar 16, 2023, Sep 27, 2019 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Donald T Buckner Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. DONALD T BUCKNER JR. MD (NPI 1184715377) is an individual psychiatry provider in Sylva, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (36153) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184715377
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. DONALD T BUCKNER JR.Credential: MD
Location Address44 BONNIE LNSylva, NC 28779-8511
Mailing Address220 5th Ave EHendersonville, NC 28792-4377 · (828) 692-4289 · Fax (828) 696-1794
Phone(828) 631-3973
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 13, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1184715377 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 36153
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License 36153 (NC)
44 BONNIE LN, Sylva, NC 28779
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Donald T Buckner Jr. 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 ID5294789343
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150924001373
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Donald Buckner reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Blue Ridge Community Health Services Inc
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
44 BONNIE LN
Sylva, NC 28779
NPI 1396481495 (828) 631-3973
Meridian Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
Same address
Community/Behavioral Health
44 BONNIE LN
Sylva, NC 28779
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 56 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366462897 (828) 631-3973
Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC
2.3 mi
Rural Health
70 THE VILLAGE OVERLOOK
Sylva, NC 28779
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 456 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003687187 (828) 631-8913
Dlp Haywood Regional Medical Center LLC
19 mi
Emergency Medicine
262 LEROY GEORGE DR
Clyde, NC 28721
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336542067 (828) 452-8651

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28779 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
$165.09 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

MS. ALIDA SUZANNE HERRERA NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
44 BONNIE LN
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 631-3973
REBEKAH MCKNIGHT LCSW, LCAS
Social Worker (Clinical)
44 BONNIE LN
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 631-3973
CYNTHIA MARIE HOYLE LCSW, LCAS
Social Worker (Clinical)
44 BONNIE LN
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 631-3973
MELANIE LORRAINE VICK LCSW-A, LCAS-A
Social Worker (Clinical)
44 BONNIE LN
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 631-3973
BRIANA CHILDERS PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
44 BONNIE LN
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 631-3973
MS. PARTRICIA J TIBERI LPC
Counselor (Professional)
44 BONNIE LN
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-5501
THUY T DO LPCA
Counselor (Professional)
44 BONNIE LN
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 631-3973
MICHELLE K COOPER PHD, HSPP, LCAS,CCS
Psychologist
44 BONNIE LN
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 631-3973

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 Donald Buckner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Buckner is 1184715377. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2006.

Where is Donald Buckner located?

Donald Buckner practices at 44 Bonnie Ln, Sylva, NC 28779. The listed phone number is (828) 631-3973.

What is Donald Buckner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Donald Buckner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Buckner 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Donald Buckner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Donald Buckner reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Blue Ridge Community Health Services Inc (Sylva, NC), Meridian Behavioral Health Services, Inc. (Sylva, NC), Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC (Sylva, NC) and Dlp Haywood Regional Medical Center LLC (Clyde, NC). Each 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 Donald Buckner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Donald Buckner accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 2 other insurers list Donald Buckner 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 Donald Buckner was last updated on November 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months 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.