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KENT PAUL VANBUECKEN M.D.
NPI 1437195377
Orthopaedic Surgery in Norton, VA

Active since June 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled
96 15TH ST NW, SUITE 111, NORTON, VA 24273(276) 439-1463(276) 439-1464 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Kent Paul Vanbuecken M.d. NPPES

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

KENT PAUL VANBUECKEN M.D. (NPI 1437195377) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Norton, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101255623) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437195377
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameKENT PAUL VANBUECKENCredential: M.D.
Location Address96 15TH ST NW, SUITE 111Norton, VA 24273-1620
Mailing AddressPo Box 5127Johnson City, TN 37602-5127 · (423) 952-2122 · Fax (423) 952-2145
Phone(276) 439-1463
Fax(276) 439-1464
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1437195377 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in VA · 0101255623✔ Licensed in WA · MD00026111
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207XX0005X · License MD0002611 (WA)
96 15TH ST NW, Norton, VA 24273
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid1437195377VA
Other4586750Aetna
MedicaidQ004984TN
OtherP01415097VA · Rr Medicare

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 (PECOS)

Kent Paul Vanbuecken M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Kent Vanbuecken reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Valley Physician Enterprise, Inc.
288 mi
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
519 W JUBAL EARLY DR STE 200
Winchester, VA 22601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 386 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578307559 (540) 536-2110

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 24273 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
$86.88 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.72 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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 12

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

MR. EDWARD B BOYD CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
96 15TH ST NW, SUITE 104
NORTON, VA 24273
Norton City (276) 679-8890
DR. JODY B. BENTLEY D.O.
Internal Medicine
96 15TH ST NW, SUITE 111
NORTON, VA 24273
Norton City (276) 439-1860
COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS SERVICES CORPORATION
Clinic/Center
96 15TH ST NW, STE 104
NORTON, VA 24273
Norton City (276) 679-8890
NORTON COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS SERVICES LLC
Orthopaedic Surgery
96 15TH ST NW, SUITE 111
NORTON, VA 24273
Norton City (276) 439-1463
DR. KENNETH WAYNE SMITH III DO
Internal Medicine
96 15TH ST NW
NORTON, VA 24273
Norton City (276) 679-3488
MARK WANTAJA DO
Internal Medicine
96 15TH ST NW
NORTON, VA 24273
Norton City (276) 679-3488
COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS SERVICES CORPORATION
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
96 15TH ST NW, SUITE 111
NORTON, VA 24273
Norton City (276) 679-7986
NORTON COMMUNITY PHYSICIAN SERVICES LLC
Internal Medicine
96 15TH ST NW, SUITE 104
NORTON, VA 24273
Norton City (276) 679-8890

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 Kent Vanbuecken's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Vanbuecken is 1437195377. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2006.

Where is Kent Vanbuecken located?

Kent Vanbuecken practices at 96 15th St NW Suite 111, Norton, VA 24273. The listed phone number is (276) 439-1463.

What is Kent Vanbuecken's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Kent Vanbuecken enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kent Vanbuecken is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kent Vanbuecken's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kent Vanbuecken reassigns Medicare benefits to Valley Physician Enterprise, Inc. (Winchester, VA). 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 Kent Vanbuecken's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kent Vanbuecken was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.