Jessica Buckner, FNP-C
NPI 1043868284 · Nurse Practitioner · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jessica Buckner, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1043868284).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043868284
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5012198 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
879 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 428 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 193 | $90 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 135 | $61 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 59 | $195 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0483 | 42 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 1,237 | 229 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,103 | 207 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 745 | 130 |
| Gabapentin | 378 | 110 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 363 | 106 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 340 | 78 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$860 across 29 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-08-30
- Last updated
- 2024-01-11
- Certified
- 2024-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jessica Buckner's NPI number?
- Jessica Buckner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043868284, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jessica Buckner's specialty?
- Jessica Buckner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Jessica Buckner located?
- Jessica Buckner's practice location on file with NPPES is 250 18th Street Cir Se, Hickory, NC 28602-1361.
- What is Jessica Buckner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jessica Buckner is (828) 324-4005.
- Does Jessica Buckner accept Medicare?
- Jessica Buckner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jessica Buckner's NPI active?
- Yes — Jessica Buckner's NPI (1043868284) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.