Dr. Tad Willis Buckingham , OD
Optometrist • Gaston, OR
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Tad Buckingham, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Gaston, OR. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1994, Dr. Buckingham delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7615 SW SPEAKS DR.
Dr. Buckingham is affiliated with Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
7615 Sw Speaks Dr
Gaston, OR 971199117
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
1994
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Gaston, OR
Practicing in Gaston, OR (975 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
55 | 54 | $435.26 | $97.95 |
|
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
|
26 | 21 | $142.45 | $45.88 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
22 | 17 | $266.52 | $85.64 |
|
92004
New patient complete exam of visual system
|
20 | 20 | $525.27 | $122.45 |
|
92250
Photography of the retina
|
15 | 14 | $298.81 | $26.96 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
12 | 12 | $393.52 | $126.43 |
|
92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
|
12 | 12 | $296.31 | $34.68 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
1206 Seward Ave, Sitka, AK 998357359
Phone: 9079668611
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
222 Tongass Dr, Sitka, AK 998359416
Phone: 9079662411
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
1204 Seward Ave, Sitka, AK 998357359
Phone: 9079668611
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
1209 Seward Ave, Sitka, AK 998357359
Phone: 9079668611
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
227 Tongass Dr, Sitka, AK 998359416
Phone: 9079662411
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 7615 SW SPEAKS DR, GASTON, OR 971199117 (Tel: 5034599247)
Registered at 7615 SW SPEAKS DR, GASTON, OR 971199117 (Tel: 5034599247)
Recorded as TAD BUCKINGHAM, O.D.
Optometrist (License #4022ATI in OR)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
7615 Sw Speaks Dr
Gaston, OR 971199117
Phone: 5034599247
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