KIMBERLY BETH BUCKNER DNP
NPI 1730550286
Nurse Practitioner in Charlotte, NC

Active since October 09, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
1000 BLYTHE BLVD, CMC ANNEX 1ST FLOOR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28203(704) 355-0720 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 17, 2023, Feb 12, 2019, Jan 16, 2019 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Kimberly Beth Buckner Dnp NPPES

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

KIMBERLY BETH BUCKNER DNP (NPI 1730550286) is an individual nurse practitioner in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (50008084) and active in the NPI registry since October 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730550286
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameKIMBERLY BETH BUCKNERCredential: DNP
Location Address1000 BLYTHE BLVD, CMC ANNEX 1ST FLOORCharlotte, NC 28203-5812
Mailing Address1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5812
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateOctober 9, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 20236 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 17, 2023
NPI 1730550286 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in NC · 50008084
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
1000 BLYTHE BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28203

Accepted 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

Kimberly Beth Buckner Dnp 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 ID2860793635
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151221001372
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
66 services31 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
51 services51 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
13 services13 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28203 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

95.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.22
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Emergency Medicine
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Emergency Medicine
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Emergency Medicine
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Anesthesiology
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Emergency Medicine
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203

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 Kimberly Buckner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kimberly Buckner is 1730550286. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 9, 2015.

Where is Kimberly Buckner located?

Kimberly Buckner practices at 1000 Blythe Blvd Cmc Annex 1st Floor, Charlotte, NC 28203. The listed phone number is (704) 355-0720.

What is Kimberly Buckner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Kimberly Buckner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kimberly Buckner 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 Kimberly Buckner accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Kimberly Buckner 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 Kimberly Buckner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kimberly Buckner is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kimberly Buckner was last updated on November 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.