SCOTT A BUCK MD
NPI 1801856943
Ophthalmology in Valparaiso, IN
About Scott A Buck Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
SCOTT A BUCK MD (NPI 1801856943) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Valparaiso, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01048897A) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwest Health - Porter, and maintains a secondary practice location in Knox.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 1
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
Scott A Buck Md 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 19
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Northwest Health - Porter
Acute Care Hospitals · Valparaiso, INNorthwest Health - Starke
Acute Care Hospitals · Knox, INPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46383 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
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.
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 Scott Buck's NPI number?
The NPI number for Scott Buck is 1801856943. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2006.
Where is Scott Buck located?
Scott Buck practices at 851 Eastport Centre Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383. The listed phone number is (219) 464-8223.
What is Scott Buck's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Scott Buck enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Scott 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.
What insurance does Scott Buck accept?
Health plans from CareSource and Providence Health Plan list Scott 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.
Is Scott Buck affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Scott Buck is affiliated with Northwest Health - Porter and Northwest Health - Starke.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Scott Buck was last updated on November 27, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
