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LUCY KAY MARTIN BUCHER D.O.
NPI 1578882486
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Athens, OH

Active since May 18, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.3/100
CMS Quality Rating
75 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 260, ATHENS, OH 45701(740) 594-8819 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 25, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 25, 2022, Dec 13, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Lucy Kay Martin Bucher D.o. NPPES

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

LUCY KAY MARTIN BUCHER D.O. (NPI 1578882486) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Athens, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (34.011203) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578882486
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameLUCY KAY MARTIN BUCHERCredential: D.O.
Location Address75 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 260Athens, OH 45701-2857
Mailing Address5450 Frantz Rd Ste 360Dublin, OH 43016-4141 · (614) 544-6155 · Fax (614) 544-6370
Phone(740) 594-8819
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 25, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 13, 2019
✔ NPI 1578882486 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 34.011203
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
75 HOSPITAL DR, Athens, OH 45701
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, MedMutual.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lucy Kay Martin Bucher 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 ID648497172
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140807000338, I20251231000102
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

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.

Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number360014
Location55 Hospital DriveAthens, OH 45701 · Athens County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45701 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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.

81.3/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.58
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40
Cost65.77

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
68%130 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
83%712 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
57%138 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
94%1,954 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%280 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
90%1,479 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
79%781 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 722 patients
Patients tobacco: 16% · 77 patients
80%722 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%1,479 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
53%1,479 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
50%1,479 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

EARL L DRIGGS DPM
Podiatrist
75 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 340
ATHENS, OH 45701
Athens County (740) 592-5799
DR. JUSTIN CARR DPT
Physical Therapist
75 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 160
ATHENS, OH 45701
Athens County (740) 566-4570
REGINA L SAYERS CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
75 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 350
ATHENS, OH 45701
Athens County (740) 592-4491
CASEY MATTHEWS
Physical Therapist
75 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 160
ATHENS, OH 45701
Athens County (740) 566-4570
ATHENS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
75 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 340
ATHENS, OH 45701
Athens County (740) 592-5799
GINA WILBERGER FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
75 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 350
ATHENS, OH 45701
Athens County (740) 592-4491
DR. JODY M GEROME D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
75 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 260
ATHENS, OH 45701
Athens County (740) 594-8819
THERAPYTECH, INC.
Speech-Language Pathologist
75 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 360 B
ATHENS, OH 45701
Athens County (740) 591-9041

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 Lucy Bucher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lucy Bucher is 1578882486. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2010.

Where is Lucy Bucher located?

Lucy Bucher practices at 75 Hospital Dr Suite 260, Athens, OH 45701. The listed phone number is (740) 594-8819.

What is Lucy Bucher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Lucy Bucher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lucy Bucher 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 Lucy Bucher accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and MedMutual list Lucy Bucher 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 Lucy Bucher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lucy Bucher is affiliated with Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lucy Bucher was last updated on January 25, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.