Christopher Buckles, D.O.
NPI 1790947901 · Internal Medicine Physician · Saint Cloud, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Buckles, D.O. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Saint Cloud, MN (NPI 1790947901).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790947901
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2012012992 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
230 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 | 103 | $118 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 41 | $118 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 41 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 33 | $83 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 12 | $30 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$118 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 87 | 37 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 81 | 37 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 57 | 25 |
| Lisinopril | 54 | 25 |
| Omeprazole | 48 | 20 |
| Simvastatin | 35 | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$124 across 7 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
- 2008-06-29
- Last updated
- 2017-02-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Buckles's NPI number?
- Christopher Buckles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790947901, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Buckles's specialty?
- Christopher Buckles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Buckles located?
- Christopher Buckles's practice location on file with NPPES is 4801 Veterans Dr, Saint Cloud, MN 56303-2015.
- What is Christopher Buckles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Buckles is (320) 252-1670.
- Does Christopher Buckles accept Medicare?
- Christopher Buckles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Buckles's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Buckles's NPI (1790947901) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.