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SAMARA GWEN BUCK PA-C
NPI 1730625799
Physician Assistant in Muskegon, MI

Active since January 16, 2017PECOS Enrolled
1670 E SHERMAN BLVD, MUSKEGON, MI 49444(231) 672-2400(231) 672-2401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 22, 2024, Jun 25, 2021, Sep 12, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Samara Gwen Buck Pa-c NPPES

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

SAMARA GWEN BUCK PA-C (NPI 1730625799) is an individual physician assistant in Muskegon, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (5601008046) and active in the NPI registry since January 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730625799
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameSAMARA GWEN BUCKCredential: PA-C
Location Address1670 E SHERMAN BLVDMuskegon, MI 49444-1863
Mailing Address3159 Roosevelt RdMuskegon, MI 49441-3907 · (231) 233-7981
Phone(231) 672-2400
Fax(231) 672-2401
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 16, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 16, 2024
✔ NPI 1730625799 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 MI · 5601008046
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.
1670 E SHERMAN BLVD, Muskegon, MI 49444
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Samara Gwen Spotts Pa-c

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Oscar Insurance Company, Priority Health.Insurance ›

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)

Samara Gwen Buck 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49444 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
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

PETER TRAN NGUYEN PA-C
Physician Assistant
1670 E SHERMAN BLVD
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Muskegon County (231) 244-2271
MRS. MELISSA LEIGH BUIT NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1670 E SHERMAN BLVD
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Muskegon County (616) 672-3700
JULIE IRENE HORNER FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1670 E SHERMAN BLVD
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Muskegon County (231) 672-3600
DR. MELISSA KATHY KOEKKOEK M.D.
Family Medicine (Adult Medicine)
1670 E SHERMAN BLVD
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Muskegon County (231) 672-2400
MERCY URGENT CARE
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
1670 E SHERMAN BLVD
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Muskegon County (231) 672-3600

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 Samara Buck's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samara Buck is 1730625799. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 16, 2017. The provider is also known as Samara Gwen Spotts Pa-C.

Where is Samara Buck located?

Samara Buck practices at 1670 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49444. The listed phone number is (231) 672-2400.

What is Samara Buck's specialty?

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

Is Samara Buck enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samara Buck is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Samara Buck accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Oscar Insurance Company and Priority Health list Samara 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samara Buck was last updated on July 22, 2024. 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.