Joy Bucher, MD
NPI 1265514822 · Internal Medicine Physician · Seattle, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joy Bucher, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Seattle, WA (NPI 1265514822).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265514822
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD60022515 (WA)
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
762 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 269 | $103 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 136 | $143 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 130 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 69 | $141 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 49 | $152 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 76 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 453 | 120 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 275 | 75 |
| Losartan Potassium | 225 | 62 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 190 | 43 |
| Lisinopril | 106 | 31 |
| Omeprazole | 81 | 29 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-20
- Last updated
- 2015-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joy Bucher's NPI number?
- Joy Bucher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265514822, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joy Bucher's specialty?
- Joy Bucher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joy Bucher located?
- Joy Bucher's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101-2756.
- What is Joy Bucher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joy Bucher is (206) 583-2299.
- Does Joy Bucher accept Medicare?
- Joy Bucher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joy Bucher's NPI active?
- Yes — Joy Bucher's NPI (1265514822) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.