DR. LAURA INGRID BUCK MD
NPI 1811218217
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Seattle, WA
About Dr. Laura Ingrid Buck Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. LAURA INGRID BUCK MD (NPI 1811218217) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60651612) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and is a graduate of Other (2010).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
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
Dr. Laura Ingrid 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 3
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 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.
University Of Washington Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WAHarborview Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WAMedicare 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.
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.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1811218217, enumerated as an "individual" on June 20, 2010.
The provider is located at 1959 NE PACIFIC ST SEATTLE, WA 98195 and the phone number is (206) 543-6420.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RH0002X and a focus in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: PacificSource Health Plans and Premera Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Laura Buck is affiliated with: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR and HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER.
