Kelsey Buford, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Fort Gibson, OK

Kelsey Buford, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. She graduated from medical school in 2019 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Cherokee Nation and her current practice location is 330 W Highway 62, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (918) 478-8888.

Kelsey Buford is licensed to practice in Oklahoma (license number 3015) 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 1821641267.

Contact Information

Kelsey Buford, OD
330 W Highway 62,
Fort Gibson, OK 74434-8446
(918) 478-8888
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKelsey Buford
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience5 Years
Location330 W Highway 62, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma
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:
  • Kelsey Buford graduated from medical school in 2019
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821641267
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/23/2019
  • Last Update Date: 07/11/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658609664
  • Enrollment ID: I20200318000604

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kelsey Buford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821641267NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2801 (Arkansas)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 3015 (Oklahoma)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian HospitalTahlequah, OKHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cherokee Nation5799698742361

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. Kelsey Buford allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameCherokee Nation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780692723
PECOS PAC ID: 5799698742
Enrollment ID: O20031106000628

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. Kelsey Buford 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
Kelsey Buford, OD
22928 E 730 Rd,
Tahlequah, OK 74464-8402

Ph: (605) 933-1574
Kelsey Buford, OD
330 W Highway 62,
Fort Gibson, OK 74434-8446

Ph: (918) 478-8888

Reviews and Comments


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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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