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DR. DOROTHY J. BUCKNER M.D.
NPI 1275681355
Specialist in Los Gatos, CA

Active since January 08, 2007PECOS Enrolled
800 POLLARD RD STE B205, LOS GATOS, CA 95032(408) 356-8150(408) 356-8031 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 20, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 14, 2026, Mar 17, 2018, Dec 8, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Dorothy J. Buckner M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DOROTHY J. BUCKNER M.D. (NPI 1275681355) is an individual specialist in Los Gatos, California, licensed in California (G24510) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Howard University College Of Medicine (1969).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275681355
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DOROTHY J. BUCKNERCredential: M.D.
Location Address800 POLLARD RD STE B205Los Gatos, CA 95032-1429
Mailing AddressPo Box 2376Los Gatos, CA 95031-2376 · (408) 356-8150 · Fax (408) 356-8031
Phone(408) 356-8150
Fax(408) 356-8031
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 1969
Enumeration DateJanuary 8, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1275681355 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G24510
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
800 POLLARD RD STE B205, Los Gatos, CA 95032
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12505 Samaritan Dr Ste 508San Jose, CA 95124-4014 · Phone (408) 356-8150 · Fax (408) 356-8031
Location 22577 Samaritan Dr, Suite 820San Jose, CA 95124-4100 · Phone (408) 356-8150

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

Dr. Dorothy J. Buckner M.d. 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 ID1456477439
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100928000099
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.
274 services99 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
39 services39 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
16 services15 patients

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 Dorothy Buckner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dorothy Buckner is 1275681355. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2007.

Where is Dorothy Buckner located?

Dorothy Buckner practices at 800 Pollard Rd Ste B205, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The listed phone number is (408) 356-8150.

What is Dorothy Buckner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Dorothy Buckner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dorothy 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dorothy Buckner was last updated on September 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 days 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.