Joseph Buecker, MD
NPI 1205848348 · Dermatology Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Buecker, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1205848348).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205848348
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21455 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
130 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 48 | $5 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 26 | $50 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 23 | $63 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 17 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 16 | $49 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $5–$83 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-13
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Buecker's NPI number?
- Joseph Buecker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205848348, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Buecker's specialty?
- Joseph Buecker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Buecker located?
- Joseph Buecker's practice location on file with NPPES is 4001 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207.
- What is Joseph Buecker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Buecker is (502) 893-0407.
- Does Joseph Buecker accept Medicare?
- Joseph Buecker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Buecker's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Buecker's NPI (1205848348) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.