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Active NPI 1770573099 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brian Bucca , OD

Optometrist • Aurora, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brian Bucca, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Aurora, CO. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2001, Dr. Bucca delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 12605 E 16TH AVE.

Dr. Bucca is affiliated with University Physicians Incorporated and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

12605 E 16th Ave

Aurora, CO 800452545

Telephone 7208480000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Aurora, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
25 Yrs +6.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.8 Yrs
State Avg: 19.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
81 Specialists

Practicing in Aurora, CO (1307 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
82.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bucca (25 Years) 25 Yrs
Aurora Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina
51 51 $390.00 $36.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
35 35 $512.00 $126.82
92134 Imaging of retina
16 16 $226.00 $38.42

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CO 2257

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
42752779 (CO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Physicians Incorporated

4125 Briargate Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 809207804

Phone: 7193059000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Family Nurse Practitioner

Stacey Johnson , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Andrea Hall , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003125394

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Kristi Swim , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003126442

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 04, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 04, 2012

Registered at 12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 800452545 (Tel: 7208480000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 04, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 110429, AURORA, CO 800420429 (Tel: 3034937000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 04, 2012

Recorded as BRIAN BUCCA, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 04, 2012

Optometrist (License #2257 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 27, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770573099
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 27, 2005
Last Update: October 04, 2012
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 110429

Aurora, CO 800420429

Phone: 3034937000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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