Emily Bucher, O.D.
NPI 1578915294 · Optometrist · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Emily Bucher, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1578915294).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578915294
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OD60658490 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
1,242 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 248 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 199 | $97 |
| 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 | 176 | $17 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 175 | $39 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 171 | $72 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 591 | 154 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 255 | 60 |
| Timolol Maleate | 228 | 72 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 146 | 37 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 67 | 38 |
| Netarsudil Mesylatebrand: Rhopressa | 60 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 52 | 13 |
| Travoprost |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$547 across 14 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
- 2016-07-06
- Last updated
- 2026-01-15
- Certified
- 2026-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Emily Bucher's NPI number?
- Emily Bucher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578915294, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Emily Bucher's specialty?
- Emily Bucher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Emily Bucher located?
- Emily Bucher's practice location on file with NPPES is 2915 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA 98409-4803.
- What is Emily Bucher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Emily Bucher is (360) 242-3010.
- Does Emily Bucher accept Medicare?
- Emily Bucher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Emily Bucher's NPI active?
- Yes — Emily Bucher's NPI (1578915294) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.