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ALYSSA BUCKENHEIMER MD
NPI 1265896989
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Dobson, NC

Active since April 08, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
105 N CRUTCHFIELD ST UNIT 2, DOBSON, NC 27017(888) 789-2922(336) 789-0856 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 1, 2026, Nov 14, 2024, Apr 22, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Alyssa Buckenheimer Md NPPES

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

ALYSSA BUCKENHEIMER MD (NPI 1265896989) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Dobson, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2019-00366) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Creighton University School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265896989
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameALYSSA BUCKENHEIMERCredential: MD
Location Address105 N CRUTCHFIELD ST UNIT 2Dobson, NC 27017-8804
Mailing Address105 N Crutchfield St Unit 2Dobson, NC 27017-8804 · (888) 789-2922 · Fax (336) 789-0856
Phone(888) 789-2922
Fax(336) 789-0856
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSCreighton University School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1265896989 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2019-00366✔ Licensed in AZ · 63456
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2019-00366 (NC)
105 N CRUTCHFIELD ST UNIT 2, Dobson, NC 27017
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Oscar Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Alyssa Buckenheimer 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 ID3870886773
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190614000043, I20250205001585
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alyssa Buckenheimer reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Hospice Of Surry County, Inc
Same address
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
105 N CRUTCHFIELD ST UNIT 2
Dobson, NC 27017
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina and Virginia enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1033485073 (Virginia)
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578854147 (336) 789-2922

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
115 services100 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
101 services100 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
60 services47 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
22 services21 patients

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.

92.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40
Cost66.94

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MS. MARQUITA DANIELLE MOSS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
105 N CRUTCHFIELD ST UNIT 2
DOBSON, NC 27017
Surry County (888) 789-2922
HOSPICE OF SURRY COUNTY, INC
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
105 N CRUTCHFIELD ST UNIT 2
DOBSON, NC 27017
Surry County (336) 789-2922
HOSPICE OF SURRY COUNTY, INC
Hospice Care, Community Based
105 N CRUTCHFIELD ST UNIT 2
DOBSON, NC 27017
Surry County (336) 789-2922

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 Alyssa Buckenheimer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alyssa Buckenheimer is 1265896989. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2016.

Where is Alyssa Buckenheimer located?

Alyssa Buckenheimer practices at 105 N Crutchfield St Unit 2, Dobson, NC 27017. The listed phone number is (888) 789-2922.

What is Alyssa Buckenheimer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Alyssa Buckenheimer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alyssa Buckenheimer 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 organization bills Medicare for Alyssa Buckenheimer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alyssa Buckenheimer reassigns Medicare benefits to Hospice Of Surry County, Inc (Dobson, NC). The 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 Alyssa Buckenheimer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alyssa Buckenheimer accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list Alyssa Buckenheimer 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 Alyssa Buckenheimer was last updated on April 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.