Active NPI 1184771545 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

James Fred Buckner , DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY

Optometrist • Franklin, KY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

James Buckner, DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY is a certified Optometrist practicing in Franklin, KY. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1985, James Buckner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1300 BLUEGRASS RD.

James Buckner is affiliated with Ky Doctors Of Optometry, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, removal of cataract with insertion of lens. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1300 Bluegrass Rd
Suite A

Franklin, KY 421341981

Telephone 2705863937

Fax 2705867371

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Dr. James F. Buckner, Jr Facility NPI 1669647574

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Franklin, KY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

41 Yrs +11.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.3 Yrs

State Avg: 21.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Franklin, KY (836 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

1.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buckner (41 Years) 41 Yrs

Franklin Specialty Average (29.3 Years) 29.3 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
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	16	$40.53	$39.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	19	19	$50.00	$49.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	16	$60.00	$59.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,058	22	$1.70	$1.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	37	$60.00	$60.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,905	23	$1.70	$1.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	22	$60.00	$59.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$70.00	$69.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,545	13	$1.75	$1.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	36	$60.00	$59.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$67.50	$66.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	39	$60.00	$58.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$64.67	$62.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,316	27	$1.95	$1.26
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$36.98	$35.79
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$36.98	$35.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License KY 1148 DT

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

77011484 (KY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

000000049744 (KY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ky Doctors Of Optometry, Pllc

2608 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 421044406

Phone: 2707822025

Ky Doctors Of Optometry, Pllc

500 Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY 411017362

Phone: 6063243672

Ky Doctors Of Optometry, Pllc

4135 Fort Campbell Blvd, Hopkinsville, KY 422408706

Phone: 2708875765

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active February 13, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location February 13, 2008

Registered at 1300 BLUEGRASS RD, SUITE A, FRANKLIN, KY 421341981 (Tel: 2705863937)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address February 13, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 2804, FRANKLIN, KY 421352804 (Tel: 2705863937)

👤

Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 13, 2008

Recorded as JAMES BUCKNER, DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 13, 2008

Optometrist (License #1148 DT in KY)

🟢

Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 05, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

Patient & Community Reviews

Verified patient ratings, medical care experiences, and facility photos

0 Reviews

No patient reviews submitted yet for James Buckner. Be the first to share your experience!

Only verified registered users can submit ratings, post feedback, and upload facility photos.

NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184771545

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 05, 2007

Last Update: February 13, 2008

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 2804

Franklin, KY 421352804

Phone: 2705863937

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

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.