MARK BUCK DO
NPI 1578085031
Family Medicine in Galveston, TX

Active since July 16, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6710 STEWART RD STE 100, GALVESTON, TX 77551(409) 744-4030(409) 740-4187 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 6, 2026, Jul 16, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mark Buck Do NPPES

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

MARK BUCK DO (NPI 1578085031) is an individual family medicine provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S7396) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578085031
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameMARK BUCKCredential: DO
Location Address6710 STEWART RD STE 100Galveston, TX 77551-2216
Mailing Address6710 Stewart Rd Ste 100Galveston, TX 77551-2216 · (409) 744-4030 · Fax (409) 740-4187
Fax(409) 740-4187
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJuly 16, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 6, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1578085031 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S7396
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
6710 STEWART RD STE 100, Galveston, TX 77551

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mark Buck Do 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 ID3870909906
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230420001076
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 Mark Buck reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

General Practice
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,222 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77551 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
$88.24 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $22.06 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.90 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $25.22 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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 6

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

Family Medicine
6710 STEWART RD STE 100
GALVESTON, TX 77551
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6710 STEWART RD STE 100
GALVESTON, TX 77551
Family Medicine
6710 STEWART RD STE 100
GALVESTON, TX 77551
Family Medicine
6710 STEWART RD STE 100
GALVESTON, TX 77551
Family Medicine
6710 STEWART RD STE 100
GALVESTON, TX 77551
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6710 STEWART RD STE 100
GALVESTON, TX 77551

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 Mark Buck's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mark Buck is 1578085031. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2017.

Where is Mark Buck located?

Mark Buck practices at 6710 Stewart Rd Ste 100, Galveston, TX 77551. The listed phone number is (409) 744-4030.

What is Mark Buck's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Mark Buck enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mark 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Mark Buck's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mark Buck reassigns Medicare benefits to Utmb Faculty Group Practice (Galveston, TX). 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 Mark Buck's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Mark Buck accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list Mark 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 Mark Buck affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mark Buck is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mark Buck was last updated on July 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.