Active NPI 1326490269 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Tara Lynn Buck , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Butte, MT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Tara Buck, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Butte, MT. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 2016, Tara Buck delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 400 S CLARK ST.

Tara Buck is affiliated with St Peters Health and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include single contrast x-ray of esophagus, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

400 S Clark St

Butte, MT 597012328

Telephone 3039148800

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 St James Healthcare Facility NPI 1528037215

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Butte, MT

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

10 Yrs -0.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.9 Yrs

State Avg: 13.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

22 Specialists

Practicing in Butte, MT (710 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

49.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buck (10 Years) 10 Yrs

Butte Specialty Average (10.9 Years) 10.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
74220 Single contrast x-ray of esophagus	37	35	$46.00	$23.82
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	36	26	$73.00	$36.36
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	31	25	$157.00	$82.67
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	27	25	$130.00	$66.10
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	21	21	$117.00	$61.79
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	16	12	$173.00	$79.50
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	16	16	$41.00	$21.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	51	43	$76.05	$38.28
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	41	33	$161.83	$84.53
74220 Single contrast x-ray of esophagus	34	34	$48.24	$24.73
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	22	12	$182.45	$91.27
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	22	21	$143.57	$79.31
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	19	19	$118.84	$62.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	59	50	$81.90	$42.23
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	43	34	$168.00	$86.03
74220 Single contrast x-ray of esophagus	30	30	$50.00	$25.61
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	27	15	$194.60	$94.12
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	21	20	$268.00	$135.15
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	14	13	$144.02	$80.15
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	13	13	$49.35	$23.84
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	12	11	$123.00	$61.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9966 Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	604	12	$1.00	$0.33
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	39	22	$310.64	$90.64
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	36	20	$332.25	$92.91
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	27	27	$74.81	$22.43
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	24	24	$201.17	$62.19
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	24	21	$87.00	$38.61
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	19	11	$164.21	$35.55
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	17	17	$179.74	$78.70
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	16	15	$235.75	$73.56
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	16	16	$168.75	$89.40
74220 Single contrast x-ray of esophagus	14	14	$58.00	$25.93
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	13	13	$118.00	$10.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$222.00	$62.23
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$88.00	$27.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	135	54	$327.00	$95.20
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	83	82	$76.00	$22.80
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	61	24	$314.00	$91.27
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	58	57	$222.00	$61.80
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	48	45	$79.00	$23.69
77003 Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection	37	36	$86.00	$25.76
74220 Single contrast x-ray of esophagus	34	33	$66.00	$28.79
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	31	18	$107.00	$27.19
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	26	26	$54.00	$15.85
62284 Injection of contrast for imaging of lower spinal canal	24	24	$249.00	$75.39
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	23	23	$118.00	$10.47
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	22	22	$594.00	$162.20
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	18	17	$95.00	$27.35
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	13	13	$132.00	$39.08
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	11	11	$353.45	$87.30
72220 X-ray of sacrum and tailbone, minimum of 2 views	11	11	$25.00	$7.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	63	32	$332.19	$94.96
10022 Fine needle aspiration using imaging guidance	49	42	$188.00	$55.31
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	47	47	$95.00	$27.30
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	42	39	$76.00	$22.11
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	36	36	$79.00	$23.62
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	30	19	$314.00	$87.51
74220 Single contrast x-ray of esophagus	25	24	$66.00	$19.50
77003 Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection	24	21	$86.00	$25.18
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	21	21	$118.00	$10.57
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	16	15	$140.25	$38.84
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	15	15	$54.00	$15.65
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	15	15	$372.60	$89.53
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	14	13	$227.00	$65.83
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	12	12	$110.50	$31.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-06

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MT MED-PAC-LIC-89207

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License OR PA179347

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St Peters Health

2475 E Broadway St, Helena, MT 596014928

Phone: 4064574180

St Peters Health

2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 596014928

Secondary Practice Locations

30 13th St

Havre, MT 595015222

Phone: 4062621419

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 06, 2024

Registered at 400 S CLARK ST, BUTTE, MT 597012328 (Tel: 3039148800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 06, 2024

Registered at 700 E MOREHEAD ST STE 300, CHARLOTTE, NC 282022742

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Updated Practice Location May 30, 2023

Registered at 30 13TH ST, HAVRE, MT 595015222 (Tel: 4062621419)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 30, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 1231, HAVRE, MT 595011231 (Tel: 4062621302)

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NPI Profile Active December 12, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 12, 2016

Registered at 842 E MAIN ST, MEDFORD, OR 975047134 (Tel: 5416185826)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 12, 2016

Registered at 145 PURDUE LANE, MEDFORD, OR 97504 (Tel: 4065999128)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 12, 2016

Recorded as TARA BUCK, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 12, 2016

Physician Assistant (License #PA179347 in OR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 04, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326490269

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 04, 2016

Last Update: September 06, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

700 E Morehead St Ste 300

Charlotte, NC 282022742

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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