Dr. Robert L Buckingham , MD
Internal Medicine • Ojai, CA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Robert Buckingham, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Ojai, CA. With approximately 50 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1976, Dr. Buckingham delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 115 PIRIE RD.
Dr. Buckingham accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, established patient outpatient office visit, subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
115 Pirie Rd
Ste D
Ojai, CA 93023
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
1976
✓ Accepts Assignment
Telehealth Services Available
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Ojai, CA
Practicing in Ojai, CA (18502 Statewide)
✓ Offers Virtual Consultations
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99310
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes
|
985 | 168 | $180.00 | $168.84 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
523 | 138 | $160.00 | $144.46 |
|
99309
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes
|
413 | 66 | $160.00 | $119.34 |
|
99308
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes
|
217 | 115 | $140.09 | $82.57 |
|
99490
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
|
212 | 128 | $150.00 | $54.72 |
|
99490
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
|
162 | 108 | $150.00 | $69.72 |
|
99306
Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day
|
103 | 102 | $220.00 | $199.56 |
|
G0447
Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes
|
102 | 84 | $100.00 | $28.61 |
|
G0446
Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes
|
88 | 88 | $148.86 | $28.56 |
|
99315
Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
|
87 | 78 | $180.00 | $90.04 |
|
99205
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
|
74 | 74 | $350.00 | $246.22 |
|
99495
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity
|
67 | 61 | $200.00 | $152.81 |
|
99406
Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes
|
48 | 15 | $100.00 | $12.86 |
|
99215
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
|
46 | 34 | $220.00 | $202.56 |
|
G0182
Physician supervision of a patient under a medicare-approved hospice (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician development and/or revision of care plans, review of subsequent reports of patien
|
42 | 11 | $200.00 | $116.53 |
|
G0181
Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow
|
34 | 16 | $195.00 | $117.36 |
|
G0179
Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp
|
30 | 11 | $125.00 | $48.67 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
24 | 16 | $120.00 | $103.06 |
|
G0444
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes
|
24 | 24 | $100.00 | $22.43 |
|
G0180
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and
|
23 | 17 | $225.00 | $61.64 |
|
G2211
Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
|
21 | 16 | $30.00 | $18.06 |
|
G2211
Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
|
21 | 21 | $30.00 | $18.06 |
|
99487
Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
|
16 | 15 | $300.00 | $152.88 |
|
93306
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function
|
12 | 12 | $543.75 | $200.07 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2020-07-10NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Dentist - General Practice
Doctor of Dental Surgery, PC
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Recorded as ROBERT BUCKINGHAM, MD
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 115 PIRIE RD, STE D, OJAI, CA 93023 (Tel: 8056460104)
Registered at 115 PIRIE RD, STE D, OJAI, CA 93023 (Tel: 8056460104)
Recorded as ROBERT BUCKINGHAM, M D
Internal Medicine (License #G39064 in CA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
115 Pirie Rd, Ste D
Ojai, CA 93023
Phone: 8056460104
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