Dr Robert Scott Buckingham, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Big Rapids, MI

Dr Robert Scott Buckingham, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Big Rapids, Michigan. His current practice location is 1310 Cramer Circle, Pennock 506, Big Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 591-2222.

Dr Robert Scott Buckingham is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4901002795) 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 1851312573.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Scott Buckingham, OD
1310 Cramer Circle, Pennock 506,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2738
(231) 591-2222
(231) 591-3991

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Scott Buckingham
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location1310 Cramer Circle, Big Rapids, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851312573
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/16/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789653932
  • Enrollment ID: I20100527000129

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Scott Buckingham such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851312573NPI-NPPES
RB002795OtherMIBLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 4901002795 (Michigan)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. Dr Robert Scott Buckingham allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFerris State University
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871510859
PECOS PAC ID: 3971572124
Enrollment ID: O20040925000091

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 Robert Scott Buckingham 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 Robert Scott Buckingham, OD
1310 Cramer Circle, Pennock 506,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2738

Ph: (231) 591-2222
Dr Robert Scott Buckingham, OD
1310 Cramer Circle, Pennock 506,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2738

Ph: (231) 591-2222

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