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Active NPI 1801206966 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Buckner , MD

Ophthalmology • Draper, UT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Buckner, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Draper, UT. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 2014, Dr. Buckner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 11820 S STATE ST.

Dr. Buckner is affiliated with Hoopes Vision Correction Center Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established 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

Practice Address

11820 S State St

Draper, UT 840207133

Telephone 5738821506
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Draper, UT

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -4.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.3 Yrs
State Avg: 22.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Draper, UT (211 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
66.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buckner (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Draper Specialty Average (16.3 Years) 16.3 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
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
207 108 $160.00 $36.77
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
193 121 $2450.00 $474.88
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
106 105 $168.00 $118.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
88 88 $190.00 $160.15
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
45 38 $1022.22 $296.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
44 27 $88.00 $85.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
34 33 $126.00 $122.84
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
31 31 $180.00 $141.45
92134 Imaging of retina
22 21 $150.00 $37.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
21 19 $56.00 $53.77
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
19 18 $108.00 $84.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
15 12 $150.00 $34.26

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-30
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License UT 10732309-1205

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hoopes Vision Correction Center Pc

11820 S State St, Draper, UT 840207160

Phone: 8015680200

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address July 30, 2025

Registered at 11820 S STATE ST STE 200, DRAPER, UT 840207160 (Tel: 8015680200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 23, 2019

Registered at 11820 S STATE ST, DRAPER, UT 840207133 (Tel: 8015680200)

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Updated Practice Location November 28, 2018

Registered at 11820 S STATE ST, DRAPER, UT 840207133 (Tel: 5738821506)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 28, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #10732309-1205 in UT)

NPI Profile Active August 11, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 11, 2015

Registered at 1 HOSPITAL DR, MASON EYE INSTITUTE, COLUMBIA, MO 652015276 (Tel: 5738821506)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 11, 2015

Registered at 1 HOSPITAL DR, MASON EYE INSTITUTE, COLUMBIA, MO 652015276 (Tel: 5738821506)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 11, 2015

Recorded as BENJAMIN BUCKNER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 11, 2015

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 29, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801206966
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 29, 2014
Last Update: July 30, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

11820 S State St Ste 200

Draper, UT 840207160

Phone: 8015680200

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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