James Buck, DPT
NPI 1871333989 · Physical Therapist · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Buck, DPT is a Physical Therapist provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1871333989).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871333989
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- DPT
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
322 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 265 | $29 |
| Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 20 Minutes97161 | 31 | $123 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 26 | $24 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $24–$123 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3825 El Camino RealPalo Alto, CA 94306-3324Phone: (650) 565-8090
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2024-05-28
- Last updated
- 2024-09-24
- Certified
- 2024-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Buck's NPI number?
- James Buck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871333989, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Buck's specialty?
- James Buck is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is James Buck located?
- James Buck's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302.
- What is James Buck's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Buck is (650) 853-3355.
- Does James Buck accept Medicare?
- James Buck is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Buck's NPI active?
- Yes — James Buck's NPI (1871333989) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.