Active NPI 1801856943 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Scott A Buck , MD

Ophthalmology • Valparaiso, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Scott Buck, MD is a registered Ophthalmology practitioner in Valparaiso, IN. With approximately 29 years of clinical practice since graduating from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1997, Dr. Buck provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 851 EASTPORT CENTRE DR.

Dr. Buck is affiliated with Northwest Indiana Eye And Laser Center Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg, injection of drug into eye, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

851 Eastport Centre Dr

Valparaiso, IN 463832909

Telephone 2194648223

Fax 2195312356

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center Pc Facility NPI 1336212117

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Valparaiso, IN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

29 Yrs -1.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.6 Yrs

State Avg: 27.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Valparaiso, IN (339 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buck (29 Years) 29 Yrs

Valparaiso Specialty Average (30.6 Years) 30.6 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
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg	1,940	23	$687.84	$146.78
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,014	99	$479.22	$103.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	679	451	$105.10	$83.47
J3590 Unclassified biologics	509	75	$257.71	$89.16
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	356	27	$1250.00	$823.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	267	235	$135.02	$117.72
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	250	177	$108.28	$48.01
92134 Imaging of retina	235	149	$105.02	$36.86
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	234	168	$1581.20	$482.46
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	146	53	$265.00	$71.52
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye	123	89	$630.00	$14.71
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	113	111	$105.00	$33.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	102	102	$220.05	$153.32
64727 Release of nerve using operating microscope	87	58	$500.00	$161.40
64708 Release of nerve of arm or leg, open procedure	87	58	$750.00	$230.82
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	82	57	$150.00	$10.91
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	81	77	$160.12	$57.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	79	60	$75.00	$51.64
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	61	54	$625.00	$302.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$170.00	$101.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
67028 Injection of drug into eye	970	93	$475.49	$105.39
J3590 Unclassified biologics	864	87	$265.00	$88.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	589	419	$105.00	$84.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	304	274	$135.00	$119.88
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	231	167	$105.26	$47.64
92134 Imaging of retina	228	152	$105.00	$37.81
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	206	152	$1580.00	$487.07
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	158	17	$1265.82	$865.82
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye	122	98	$630.00	$15.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	104	104	$220.00	$155.92
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	91	90	$105.00	$34.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	87	67	$75.00	$52.74
64708 Release of nerve of arm or leg, open procedure	80	54	$750.00	$232.35
64727 Release of nerve using operating microscope	80	54	$500.00	$165.94
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	78	53	$150.00	$11.49
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	77	63	$625.00	$309.49
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	74	73	$160.00	$58.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$170.00	$104.33
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	17	17	$135.00	$43.49
92285 Photography of content of eyes	15	15	$75.00	$18.33
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	15	15	$2110.00	$768.92
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	14	13	$1000.00	$763.99
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$155.00	$118.81
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	12	11	$1840.00	$660.88
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	11	11	$1580.00	$426.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
67028 Injection of drug into eye	891	88	$475.00	$106.50
J3590 Unclassified biologics	881	87	$265.00	$89.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	745	556	$104.99	$86.04
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	248	184	$109.80	$49.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	209	194	$135.00	$121.87
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	188	143	$1578.40	$494.88
92134 Imaging of retina	181	120	$105.00	$38.44
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	152	116	$75.00	$53.26
64727 Release of nerve using operating microscope	139	102	$500.00	$168.71
64708 Release of nerve of arm or leg, open procedure	139	102	$750.00	$237.95
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	100	74	$150.00	$11.82
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	90	89	$105.00	$34.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	88	88	$220.00	$158.37
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye	76	69	$630.00	$15.27
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	73	73	$160.00	$58.51
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	69	61	$625.00	$312.81
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	46	40	$1555.79	$505.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$170.00	$105.74
V2632 Posterior chamber intraocular lens	42	36	$734.52	$122.67
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	41	35	$147.52	$47.10
J2280 Injection, moxifloxacin, 100 mg	40	34	$50.00	$8.35
92250 Photography of the retina	16	16	$145.00	$35.15
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	13	11	$1820.00	$700.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3590 Unclassified biologics	986	92	$257.18	$89.91
67028 Injection of drug into eye	981	93	$461.87	$107.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	702	492	$102.42	$86.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	390	338	$132.35	$123.12
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	279	211	$109.57	$49.78
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	253	183	$1526.34	$505.88
0356T Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear ducts	237	176	$615.82	$117.05
92134 Imaging of retina	181	117	$102.15	$38.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	146	146	$214.38	$158.55
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	132	109	$72.08	$53.16
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	103	100	$102.09	$35.21
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	100	84	$607.30	$314.53
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	83	81	$155.06	$59.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$165.94	$103.60
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	24	16	$3577.08	$635.39
0376T Insertion of eye drainage device	24	16	$1787.50	$317.69
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	11	11	$1807.27	$705.14
92250 Photography of the retina	11	11	$142.27	$37.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
67028 Injection of drug into eye	879	98	$450.00	$97.48
J3590 Unclassified biologics	875	98	$250.00	$89.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	626	508	$100.18	$71.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	364	226	$70.00	$42.81
92134 Imaging of retina	211	130	$100.00	$39.20
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	197	150	$109.01	$49.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	197	188	$130.00	$104.22
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	195	151	$1490.77	$520.38
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	102	100	$100.00	$35.68
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	86	71	$595.00	$317.76
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	81	80	$150.00	$60.15
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	81	76	$70.25	$69.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	80	80	$210.00	$157.61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	61	$160.00	$101.69
0356T Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear ducts	37	33	$600.00	$113.54
92250 Photography of the retina	19	19	$140.00	$43.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$125.00	$121.05
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$125.00	$125.95
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	11	11	$90.00	$80.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
67028 Injection of drug into eye	887	98	$450.00	$97.33
J3590 Unclassified biologics	879	97	$250.00	$64.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	653	541	$100.18	$70.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	513	285	$70.08	$42.51
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	251	195	$1488.05	$604.56
92134 Imaging of retina	232	146	$100.00	$39.14
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	228	186	$108.42	$51.60
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	119	104	$70.34	$69.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	118	111	$130.00	$102.82
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	110	92	$595.00	$315.63
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	110	107	$100.00	$35.40
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	101	101	$35.00	$21.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	89	$160.00	$100.71
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	72	71	$150.00	$60.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	61	61	$210.00	$155.78
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$116.67	$113.93
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	19	19	$90.00	$80.16
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	13	11	$3500.00	$605.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	754	631	$100.16	$68.26
67028 Injection of drug into eye	748	83	$450.00	$95.69
J3590 Unclassified biologics	729	83	$250.00	$50.21
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	491	268	$70.00	$40.74
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	251	191	$1489.24	$593.94
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	244	196	$111.64	$56.87
92134 Imaging of retina	210	127	$100.00	$38.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	195	170	$130.38	$100.89
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	122	122	$35.00	$20.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	107	107	$160.00	$100.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	103	102	$100.00	$35.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	102	102	$210.00	$153.61
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	94	81	$595.00	$308.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	54	54	$150.00	$59.24
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	49	43	$70.00	$68.53
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	14	14	$3500.00	$592.16
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$105.00	$103.52
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	13	13	$92.69	$78.63
92250 Photography of the retina	11	11	$140.00	$53.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
67028 Injection of drug into eye	787	82	$450.00	$94.48
J3590 Unclassified biologics	784	82	$250.00	$49.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	682	560	$100.48	$67.79
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	452	259	$69.96	$40.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	244	224	$131.15	$99.60
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	213	168	$1433.80	$564.63
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	196	160	$109.69	$61.23
92134 Imaging of retina	166	113	$100.00	$37.90
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	121	100	$595.00	$303.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	105	105	$208.57	$151.49
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	95	95	$35.00	$18.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	69	69	$100.00	$34.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$159.55	$99.91
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	60	58	$150.00	$59.20
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	50	46	$70.00	$68.21
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	36	36	$104.17	$99.58
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	23	19	$3500.00	$668.65
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	21	21	$200.00	$137.54
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	14	$90.00	$73.47
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	13	13	$30.00	$13.37
67800 Removal of eyelid growth	11	11	$260.00	$117.94

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-11-27

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IN 01048897A

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

200311720 (IN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northwest Indiana Eye And Laser Center Pc

851 Eastport Centre Dr, Valparaiso, IN 463832909

Phone: 2194648223

Secondary Practice Locations

1003 S Edgewood Dr

Knox, IN 465348226

Phone: 5747722012

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Richard Carlson , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1073515938

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Stephen Buck , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1134235849

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. James Carmichael , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1366558090

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Ellyn Lovett , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1558468447

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 27, 2024

Registered at 851 EASTPORT CENTRE DR, VALPARAISO, IN 463832909 (Tel: 2194648223)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 28, 2021

Registered at 851 EASTPORT CENTRE DR, VALPARAISO, IN 463832909 (Tel: 2194648223)

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NPI Profile Active August 04, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 04, 2008

Registered at 502 MARQUETTE ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383 (Tel: 2194648223)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 04, 2008

Registered at 502 MARQUETTE ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383 (Tel: 2194648223)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 04, 2008

Recorded as SCOTT BUCK, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 04, 2008

Ophthalmology (License #01048897A in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801856943

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 24, 2006

Last Update: November 27, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

851 Eastport Centre Dr

Valparaiso, IN 463832909

Phone: 2194648223

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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