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MELVIN J BUCK CRNP
NPI 1629195003
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Lancaster, PA

Active since March 23, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
217 HARRISBURG AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603(717) 544-8300(717) 544-8265 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 26, 2017, Sep 20, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Melvin J Buck Crnp NPPES

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

MELVIN J BUCK CRNP (NPI 1629195003) is an individual acute care provider in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (SP009214) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629195003
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameMELVIN J BUCKCredential: CRNP
Location Address217 HARRISBURG AVELancaster, PA 17603-2964
Mailing Address307 S Front St, 1st FloorHarrisburg, PA 17104-1621
Phone(717) 544-8300
Fax(717) 544-8265
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1629195003 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License✔ Licensed in PA · SP009214
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN504151L (PA)
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License SP009214 (PA)
217 HARRISBURG AVE, Lancaster, PA 17603
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN158209PA

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

Melvin J Buck Crnp 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 ID1850444852
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090807000333
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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
32 services31 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
31 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hershey, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390256
Location500 University DriveHershey, PA 17033 · Dauphin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17603 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
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

MS. KIMBERLY A ANDERSEN CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
217 HARRISBURG AVE, SUITE 200
LANCASTER, PA 17603
Lancaster County (717) 544-4495
DR. MELISSA LYNN MCKERNAN PULLIAM M.D.
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
217 HARRISBURG AVE, THE HEART GROUP OF LGHEALTH
LANCASTER, PA 17603
Lancaster County (717) 544-8300
DR. DANA M WEINSTEIN D.O.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
217 HARRISBURG AVE, THE HEART GROUP OF LGHEALTH
LANCASTER, PA 17603
Lancaster County (717) 544-8300
JESSICA NICOLE NORTON CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
217 HARRISBURG AVE
LANCASTER, PA 17603
Lancaster County (717) 544-8300
STEPHEN IMMANUEL WARREN MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
217 HARRISBURG AVE
LANCASTER, PA 17603
Lancaster County (717) 544-8300
ELENA BIGLER CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
217 HARRISBURG AVE
LANCASTER, PA 17603
Lancaster County (717) 544-8300
DR. KRISTEN E WONG MD
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
217 HARRISBURG AVE
LANCASTER, PA 17603
Lancaster County (717) 544-8300
DR. EDWARD WILLIAM SUPPLE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
217 HARRISBURG AVE, THE HEART GROUP, LTD.
LANCASTER, PA 17603
Lancaster County (717) 397-5484

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 Melvin Buck's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin Buck is 1629195003. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2007.

Where is Melvin Buck located?

Melvin Buck practices at 217 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603. The listed phone number is (717) 544-8300.

What is Melvin Buck's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Melvin Buck enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melvin 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.

Is Melvin Buck affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melvin Buck is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvin Buck was last updated on June 26, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.