Frank A Bucci Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Wilkes Barre, PA

Frank A Bucci Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. He went to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Bucci Cataract And Laser Vision Institute and his current practice location is 158 Wilkes Barre Township Blvd, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 825-5949.

Frank A Bucci Jr is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD046074L) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1366425704.

Contact Information

Frank A Bucci Jr, MD
158 Wilkes Barre Township Blvd,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-6704
(570) 825-5949
(570) 825-2645

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Physician's Profile

Full NameFrank A Bucci Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience39 Years
Location158 Wilkes Barre Township Blvd, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Frank A Bucci Jr attended and graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366425704
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/21/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062309560
  • Enrollment ID: I20101202001211

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Frank A Bucci Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366425704NPI-NPPES
763806OtherPABLUE SHIELD
0012704590003MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD046074L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bucci Cataract And Laser Vision Institute82249286683

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. Frank A Bucci Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBucci Cataract And Laser Vision Institute
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508991688
PECOS PAC ID: 8224928668
Enrollment ID: O20040318000693

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. Frank A Bucci Jr 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
Frank A Bucci Jr, MD
158 Wilkes Barre Township Blvd,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-6704

Ph: (570) 825-5949
Frank A Bucci Jr, MD
158 Wilkes Barre Township Blvd,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-6704

Ph: (570) 825-5949

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