Stephen Buckner, APRN
NPI 1598171563 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Buckner, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1598171563).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598171563
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18526 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
11 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
376 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 121 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 110 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 51 | $75 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 40 | $110 |
| 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 | 19 | $14 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 182 | 56 |
| Lisinopril | 120 | 31 |
| Losartan Potassium | 96 | 35 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 93 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 78 | 28 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 74 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$49 across 3 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
- 2014-07-10
- Last updated
- 2023-09-19
- Certified
- 2023-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Buckner's NPI number?
- Stephen Buckner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598171563, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Buckner's specialty?
- Stephen Buckner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Stephen Buckner located?
- Stephen Buckner's practice location on file with NPPES is 7430 Jefferson Blvd Ste 200, Louisville, KY 40219-6159.
- What is Stephen Buckner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Buckner is (502) 966-8675.
- Does Stephen Buckner accept Medicare?
- Stephen Buckner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Buckner's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Buckner's NPI (1598171563) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.