What is Scott Buck's NPI number?

Scott Buck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801856943, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.

What is Scott Buck's specialty?

Scott Buck is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).

Where is Scott Buck located?

Scott Buck's practice location on file with NPPES is 851 Eastport Centre Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383-2909.

What is Scott Buck's phone number?

The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Buck is (219) 464-8223.

Does Scott Buck accept Medicare?

Scott Buck is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.

Is Scott Buck's NPI active?

Yes — Scott Buck's NPI (1801856943) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-27.

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Scott Buck, MD

NPI 1801856943 · Ophthalmology Physician · Valparaiso, IN

Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)

Scott Buck, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Valparaiso, IN (NPI 1801856943).

Provider details

NPI number: 1801856943
Entity type: Individual
Primary specialty: Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Credential: MD
Sex: Male
Sole proprietor: No
License: 01048897A (IN)

Specialties & taxonomies

Ophthalmology PhysicianPrimary207W00000XLicense 01048897A (IN)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Profile Score

Detailed profile(92/100 index)

A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.

Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,054 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)
Injection of Drug Into Eye67028	1,014	$103
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213	679	$83
Unclassified BiologicsJ3590	509	$89
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214	267	$118
Ultrasound Scan to Determine Eye Length and Lens Power76519	250	$48
Imaging of Retina92134	235	$37

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Latanoprost	588	122
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol	163	45
Timolol Maleate	143	35
Brimonidine Tartrate	67	18
Doxycycline Monohydrate	64	13
Dorzolamide Hcl	56	15
Acyclovir	45	15
Prednisolone Acetate	31

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$540 across 13 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

851 Eastport Centre Dr

Valparaiso, IN 46383-2909

Phone: (219) 464-8223

Fax: (219) 531-2356

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Mailing address