Kristie Bucher, PA
NPI 1942473913 · Physician Assistant · Smyrna, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristie Bucher, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Smyrna, TN (NPI 1942473913).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942473913
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 478 (TN)
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 tenure25% of score
18 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
2,115 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 851 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 357 | $71 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 229 | $40 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 185 | $75 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth11103 | 97 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 103 | 64 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 73 | 43 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 65 | 34 |
| Ketoconazole | 54 | 27 |
| Cephalexin | 53 | 45 |
| Prednisone | 32 | 28 |
| Hydrocortisone | 26 | 18 |
| Fluorouracil | 26 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,383 across 56 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1725 Medical Center PkwySuite 300Murfreesboro, TN 37129-2247Phone: (615) 893-4100Fax: (615) 893-2166
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-04-10
- Last updated
- 2021-04-27
- Certified
- 2021-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristie Bucher's NPI number?
- Kristie Bucher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942473913, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristie Bucher's specialty?
- Kristie Bucher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kristie Bucher located?
- Kristie Bucher's practice location on file with NPPES is 515 Stonecrest Pkwy Ste 200, Smyrna, TN 37167-6829.
- What is Kristie Bucher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristie Bucher is (615) 459-7334.
- Does Kristie Bucher accept Medicare?
- Kristie Bucher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristie Bucher's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristie Bucher's NPI (1942473913) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.