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Active NPI 1851312573 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Scott Buckingham , OD

Optometrist • Big Rapids, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Buckingham, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Big Rapids, MI. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 1981, Dr. Buckingham delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1310 CRAMER CIRCLE.

Dr. Buckingham is affiliated with Ferris State University and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1310 Cramer Circle
Pennock 506

Big Rapids, MI 493072738

Telephone 2315912222
Fax 2315913991
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Ferris State University Facility NPI 1477574101

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ferris State College - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Big Rapids, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
45 Yrs +25.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.2 Yrs
State Avg: 21.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
56 Specialists

Practicing in Big Rapids, MI (2032 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buckingham (45 Years) 45 Yrs
Big Rapids Specialty Average (19.2 Years) 19.2 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MI 4901002795

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross
RB002795 (MI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ferris State University

1124 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 493072256

Phone: 2315912020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

33 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 16, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 16, 2008

Registered at 1310 CRAMER CIRCLE, PENNOCK 506, BIG RAPIDS, MI 493072738 (Tel: 2315912222)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 16, 2008

Registered at 1310 CRAMER CIRCLE, PENNOCK 506, BIG RAPIDS, MI 493072738 (Tel: 2315912222)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 16, 2008

Recorded as ROBERT BUCKINGHAM, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 16, 2008

Optometrist (License #4901002795 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851312573
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 21, 2006
Last Update: January 16, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1310 Cramer Circle, Pennock 506

Big Rapids, MI 493072738

Phone: 2315912222

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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