Dr Samantha Ann Buchika, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Flagstaff, AZ

Dr Samantha Ann Buchika, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Flagstaff, Arizona. She went to University Of Vermont College Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. She is a member of the group practice Medstream Anesthesia Pllc and her current practice location is 77 W Forest Ave Ste 117, Flagstaff, Arizona. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (928) 773-2505.

Dr Samantha Ann Buchika is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 26451) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1972511608.

Contact Information

Dr Samantha Ann Buchika, MD
77 W Forest Ave Ste 117,
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-1482
(928) 773-2505
(928) 773-2504

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Samantha Ann Buchika
GenderFemale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience30 Years
Location77 W Forest Ave Ste 117, Flagstaff, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Samantha Ann Buchika attended and graduated from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972511608
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/24/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911890934
  • Enrollment ID: I20200413000101

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Samantha Ann Buchika such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972511608NPI-NPPES
432584MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 26451 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Olympic Medical CenterPort angeles, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medstream Anesthesia Pllc7416198049570

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. Dr Samantha Ann Buchika allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMedstream Anesthesia Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649616160
PECOS PAC ID: 7416198049
Enrollment ID: O20211021002476

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. Dr Samantha Ann Buchika 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
Dr Samantha Ann Buchika, MD
77 W Forest Ave Ste 117,
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-1482

Ph: (928) 773-2505
Dr Samantha Ann Buchika, MD
77 W Forest Ave Ste 117,
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-1482

Ph: (928) 773-2505

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