Michael James Buck, LCSW - Medicare Counselor in Auburn, CA

Michael James Buck, LCSW is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Auburn, California. His current practice location is 11512 B Ave, Auburn, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (530) 889-7225.

Michael James Buck is licensed to practice in California (license number 68081) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1669631644.

Contact Information

Michael James Buck, LCSW
11512 B Ave,
Auburn, CA 95603-2605
(530) 889-7225
Not Available

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMichael James Buck
GenderMale
SpecialitySocial Worker - Clinical
Location11512 B Ave, Auburn, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669631644
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/05/2008
  • Last Update Date: 08/24/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193194389
  • Enrollment ID: I20221209001971

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael James Buck such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669631644NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
101YM0800XCounselor - Mental Health (* (Not Available))Secondary
101YA0400XCounselor - Addiction (substance Use Disorder) (* (Not Available))Secondary
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical 68081 (California)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Michael James Buck allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLive Life Now Health Group Of California Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194332510
PECOS PAC ID: 2769898378
Enrollment ID: O20210305001355

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Michael James Buck is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Michael James Buck, LCSW
11512 B Ave,
Auburn, CA 95603-2605

Ph: (530) 889-7225
Michael James Buck, LCSW
11512 B Ave,
Auburn, CA 95603-2605

Ph: (530) 889-7225

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Social Worker in Auburn, CA


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