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Active NPI 1790947901 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Scott Buckles , DO

Internal Medicine • Saint Cloud, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Buckles, DO is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Saint Cloud, MN. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2008, Dr. Buckles delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4801 VETERANS DR.

Dr. Buckles is affiliated with Randy S. Buckles, Do, Family Health Care, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, 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

4801 Veterans Dr

Saint Cloud, MN 563032015

Telephone 3202521670
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 St. Cloud Vamc Facility NPI 1235187741

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Saint Cloud, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs -0.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.1 Yrs
State Avg: 23.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
48 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Cloud, MN (2726 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
6.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
29.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buckles (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Saint Cloud Specialty Average (18.1 Years) 18.1 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
980 13 $0.40 $0.12
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
124 16 $7.00 $0.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
103 96 $143.00 $117.75
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
41 41 $210.00 $118.03
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes
41 41 $25.00 $16.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
33 33 $94.00 $83.09
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine
12 12 $40.00 $29.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MO 2012012992

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Randy S. Buckles, Do, Family Health Care, Llc

212 S Woodbine Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 645063447

Phone: 8166761300

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

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active February 22, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 22, 2017

Registered at 4801 VETERANS DR, SAINT CLOUD, MN 563032015 (Tel: 3202521670)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 22, 2017

Registered at 4801 VETERANS DR, SAINT CLOUD, MN 563032015 (Tel: 3202521670)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 22, 2017

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BUCKLES, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 22, 2017

Internal Medicine (License #2012012992 in MO)

NPI Profile Active May 04, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 04, 2012

Registered at 220 S WOODBINE RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 645063447 (Tel: 8162617774)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 04, 2012

Registered at 220 S WOODBINE RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 645063447 (Tel: 8162617774)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 04, 2012

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BUCKLES, D.O.

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

Internal Medicine (License #2012012992 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 29, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1790947901
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 29, 2008
Last Update: February 22, 2017
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

4801 Veterans Dr

Saint Cloud, MN 563032015

Phone: 3202521670

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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