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LARISA C BUCK D.O.
NPI 1437461613
Hospitalist in Ames, IA

Active since July 05, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1215 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010(515) 239-4432(515) 239-4754 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 31, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Larisa C Buck D.o. NPPES

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

LARISA C BUCK D.O. (NPI 1437461613) is an individual hospitalist provider in Ames, Iowa, licensed in Texas (Q0882) and active in the NPI registry since July 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, and is a graduate of At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437461613
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameLARISA C BUCKCredential: D.O.
Location Address1215 DUFF AVEAmes, IA 50010-5469
Mailing Address1215 Duff AveAmes, IA 50010-5469 · (515) 239-4418 · Fax (515) 956-4170
Phone(515) 239-4432
Fax(515) 239-4754
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAt Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, KirksvilleGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 31, 2026
NPPES CertifiedAugust 31, 2026
✔ NPI 1437461613 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q0882
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 6326 (IA)
1215 DUFF AVE, Ames, IA 50010
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid340296801TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

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

Larisa C Buck D.o. 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 ID1355568890
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140807000716
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450213
Location4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50010 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

KARL HAMOUCHE
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4456
MARK R. MORRIS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1215 DUFF AVE, MCFARLAND CLINIC, PC
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4496
NICHOLAS LELAND SKIBBA PHARMD
Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)
1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4400
TROY MICHAEL MCDONOUGH M.S.P.T.
Physical Therapist
1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 956-4095
BRIAN O'TOOL
Physical Therapist
1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 956-4095
MATIAS ALBERTO GERSTNER MD
Internal Medicine
1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4431
DR. JUSTIN WADE RASH PHARMD
Pharmacist
1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-7315
NATALIE NELSON
Physician Assistant
1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4475

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 Larisa Buck's NPI number?

The NPI number for Larisa Buck is 1437461613. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2010.

Where is Larisa Buck located?

Larisa Buck practices at 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010. The listed phone number is (515) 239-4432.

What is Larisa Buck's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Larisa Buck enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Larisa 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.

What insurance does Larisa Buck accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and Molina Healthcare list Larisa Buck 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.

Is Larisa Buck affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Larisa Buck is affiliated with University Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Larisa Buck was last updated on August 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 39 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.