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PORSCHA BUCK
NPI 1255790366
Physician Assistant in Tehachapi, CA

Active since February 17, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
707 W VALLEY BLVD, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561(661) 822-2530 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 3, 2021, Feb 17, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Porscha Buck NPPES

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

PORSCHA BUCK (NPI 1255790366) is an individual physician assistant in Tehachapi, California, licensed in California (PA63277) and active in the NPI registry since February 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255790366
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NamePORSCHA BUCK
Location Address707 W VALLEY BLVDTehachapi, CA 93561-2119
Mailing Address707 W Valley BlvdTehachapi, CA 93561-2119 · (661) 822-2530
Phone(661) 822-2530
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateFebruary 17, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2025
✔ NPI 1255790366 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · PA63277✔ Licensed in TX · PA10516
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
707 W VALLEY BLVD, Tehachapi, CA 93561
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Porscha Buck 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 ID941596183
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250428001516
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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
169 services108 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
152 services99 patients
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report 95251
This procedure involves placing a small sensor under your skin to continuously monitor your blood sugar levels in tissue fluid. The data is interpreted and a report is generated to help manage your diabetes more effectively.
122 services63 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati

Acute Care Hospitals · College Station, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670088
Location700 Scott & White DriveCollege Station, TX 77845 · Brazos County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93561 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
$91.09 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $22.77 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.67 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $18.41 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supplies for maintenance of insulin infusion catheter, per week A4224
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers42 claims540 services$18.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Supplies for external insulin infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each A4225
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers42 claims1,445 services$2.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
21 suppliers78 claims374 services$6.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
8 suppliers25 claims49 services$1.18 avg. paid by Medicare
External ambulatory infusion pump, insulin E0784
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers30 claims30 services$312.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Insulin for administration through dme (i.e., insulin pump) per 50 units J1817
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI000N
4 suppliers15 claims1,600 services$5.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. PATRICK JOSEPH O'CONNELL M.D.
Family Medicine
707 W VALLEY BLVD
TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
Kern County (661) 822-2530
MRS. MICHELLE LAVERNE HARTSHORN ACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
707 W VALLEY BLVD
TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
Kern County (661) 822-2530

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 Porscha Buck's NPI number?

The NPI number for Porscha Buck is 1255790366. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2016.

Where is Porscha Buck located?

Porscha Buck practices at 707 W Valley Blvd, Tehachapi, CA 93561. The listed phone number is (661) 822-2530.

What is Porscha Buck's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Porscha Buck enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Porscha 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 Porscha Buck affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Porscha Buck is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Porscha Buck was last updated on April 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.