Richard Buck, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Memphis, TN

Richard Buck, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Memphis, Tennessee. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Dr. Richard C. Buck Od., Pc, Dr. Richard C. Buck Od., Pc and his current practice location is 3499 Riverdale Rd, Memphis, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (901) 363-7739.

Richard Buck is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number OD610) 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 1548295983.

Contact Information

Richard Buck, OD
3499 Riverdale Rd,
Memphis, TN 38115-4400
(901) 363-7739
(901) 363-7665

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRichard Buck
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience48 Years
Location3499 Riverdale Rd, Memphis, Tennessee
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:
  • Richard Buck attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548295983
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/24/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840342481
  • Enrollment ID: I20090713000656

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Buck such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548295983NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD610 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dr. Richard C. Buck Od., Pc89211505669
Dr. Richard C. Buck Od., Pc89211505669

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. Richard Buck allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDr. Richard C. Buck Od., Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972747475
PECOS PAC ID: 8921150566
Enrollment ID: O20090713000664

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. Richard 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
Richard Buck, OD
3499 Riverdale Rd,
Memphis, TN 38115-4400

Ph: (901) 363-7739
Richard Buck, OD
3499 Riverdale Rd,
Memphis, TN 38115-4400

Ph: (901) 363-7739

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