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MR. WILLIAM E BUCKNER PA-C
NPI 1598704645
Physician Assistant in Ephrata, PA

Active since June 05, 2006PECOS Enrolled
895 EAST MAIN STREET, EPHRATA, PA 17522(717) 721-4585(717) 721-4597 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Jul 21, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Mr. William E Buckner Pa-c NPPES

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

MR. WILLIAM E BUCKNER PA-C (NPI 1598704645) is an individual physician assistant in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MA052332) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598704645
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. WILLIAM E BUCKNERCredential: PA-C
Location Address895 EAST MAIN STREETEphrata, PA 17522-2545
Mailing Address895 East Main StreetEphrata, PA 17522-2545 · (717) 721-4585 · Fax (717) 721-4597
Phone(717) 721-4585
Fax(717) 721-4597
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1598704645 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MA052332
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
895 EAST MAIN STREET, Ephrata, PA 17522
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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 (PECOS)

Mr. William E Buckner Pa-c 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.

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
60 services58 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
60 services60 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
17 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17522 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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 3

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

LANCASTER GENERAL MEDICAL GROUP
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
895 EAST MAIN STREET
EPHRATA, PA 17522
Lancaster County (717) 721-4585
GRACE KELLY PA-C
Physician Assistant
895 EAST MAIN STREET
EPHRATA, PA 17522
Lancaster County (717) 721-4585
AMY HOMAN PA-C
Physician Assistant
895 EAST MAIN STREET
EPHRATA, PA 17522
Lancaster County (717) 721-4585

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 William Buckner's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Buckner is 1598704645. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2006.

Where is William Buckner located?

William Buckner practices at 895 East Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522. The listed phone number is (717) 721-4585.

What is William Buckner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is William Buckner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Buckner is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Buckner was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 41 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.