James Buck, PA-C
NPI 1902959786 · Physician Assistant · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Buck, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1902959786).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902959786
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA15831 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 41 | 29 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 24 | 11 |
| Lidocaine | 20 | — |
| Amoxicillin | 15 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 13 | 12 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 13 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$81 across 4 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
- 2007-01-18
- Last updated
- 2014-12-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Buck's NPI number?
- James Buck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902959786, 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 Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Buck located?
- James Buck's practice location on file with NPPES is 1580 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110.
- What is James Buck's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Buck is (415) 642-0707.
- 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 (1902959786) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-12-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.