DR. ROBERT SCOTT BUCKINGHAM OD
NPI 1851312573
Optometrist in Big Rapids, MI
About Dr. Robert Scott Buckingham Od NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. ROBERT SCOTT BUCKINGHAM OD (NPI 1851312573) is an individual optometrist in Big Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4901002795) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ferris State College - College Of Optometry (1981).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Other Identifiers 4
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. Robert Scott Buckingham Od 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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49307 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14
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 Robert Buckingham's NPI number?
The NPI number for Robert Buckingham is 1851312573. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2006.
Where is Robert Buckingham located?
Robert Buckingham practices at 1310 Cramer Circle Pennock 506, Big Rapids, MI 49307. The listed phone number is (231) 591-2222.
What is Robert Buckingham's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
Is Robert Buckingham enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Robert Buckingham 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 Robert Buckingham accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Robert Buckingham 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 Robert Buckingham was last updated on January 16, 2008. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
