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Dr. John Gregory Buck , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology • Irving, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Buck, MD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology practicing in Irving, TX. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1991, Dr. Buck delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4770 REGENT BLVD.

Dr. Buck is affiliated with Ntx Pathology Program, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4770 Regent Blvd

Irving, TX 750632445

Telephone 9729344300

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories Inc Facility NPI 1790721538

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Wayne State University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Irving, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +4.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.9 Yrs

State Avg: 28.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

63 Specialists

Practicing in Irving, TX (1496 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

85.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buck (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Irving Specialty Average (30.9 Years) 30.9 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
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	242	132	$257.93	$35.51
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	116	30	$242.62	$26.63
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	59	44	$243.98	$33.21
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	48	24	$104.00	$11.51
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	42	29	$454.00	$77.94
85390 Coagulation function screening test with interpretation and report	35	26	$119.78	$34.76
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	35	33	$193.10	$10.81
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	33	26	$180.51	$26.23
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	17	14	$100.71	$11.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	202	101	$240.00	$36.21
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	43	16	$116.00	$26.67
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	38	28	$272.00	$79.91
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	36	21	$80.00	$11.67
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	34	29	$201.60	$10.99
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	29	23	$259.22	$24.97
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	28	15	$161.00	$60.27
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	24	21	$125.00	$33.87
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	16	11	$142.00	$12.00
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report	11	11	$99.00	$23.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	269	134	$240.00	$37.16
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	68	48	$80.00	$11.94
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	37	22	$80.00	$26.23
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	31	28	$201.60	$11.30
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	25	19	$142.00	$12.32
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	24	20	$272.00	$81.79
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	18	13	$259.22	$27.43
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	15	12	$125.00	$34.33
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination	11	11	$120.00	$4.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	207	100	$240.00	$37.66
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	68	36	$80.00	$12.10
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	35	33	$201.60	$11.41
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	34	19	$80.00	$26.97
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	27	26	$272.00	$83.44
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	25	21	$142.00	$12.51
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique	18	11	$259.22	$28.03
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	17	15	$125.00	$35.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	127	75	$272.00	$38.23
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	57	40	$82.00	$22.69
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	31	25	$186.00	$11.49
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	25	20	$412.00	$83.09
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	23	17	$55.00	$12.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	264	173	$272.00	$37.91
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	145	110	$82.00	$22.43
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	86	74	$186.00	$11.42
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	65	55	$55.00	$12.22
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination	49	43	$63.00	$4.45
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	49	33	$412.00	$82.09
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	23	17	$261.00	$60.81
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	15	15	$537.00	$147.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	312	200	$272.00	$38.43
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	138	87	$82.00	$22.85
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	94	85	$186.00	$11.73
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	84	78	$55.00	$12.77
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	62	48	$412.00	$84.37
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination	40	35	$63.00	$4.45
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	37	24	$261.00	$63.93
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	18	15	$223.00	$72.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	316	215	$272.00	$38.21
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	139	99	$82.00	$22.71
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	89	83	$55.00	$12.69
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	83	74	$186.00	$11.66
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	56	37	$412.00	$84.19
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination	36	32	$63.00	$4.43
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	34	23	$261.00	$63.22
88332 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, each additional tissue block	29	12	$131.00	$31.29
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	15	11	$223.00	$71.27

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-01-26

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License TX K4003

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ntx Pathology Program, Pllc

3301 Matlock Rd, Arlington, TX 760152908

Phone: 6825094524

Secondary Practice Locations

700 East Marshall Ave

Longview, TX 756015580

Phone: 9033152000