Christopher Buckley, D.O
NPI 1972550358 · Anesthesiology Physician · Sanford, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Buckley, D.O is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Sanford, NC (NPI 1972550358).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972550358
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2005-01008 (NC)
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
20 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
297 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 98 | $123 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 39 | $66 |
| Anesthesia for Retinal Surgery00145 | 33 | $201 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Eyelid00103 | 30 | $176 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 27 | $275 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure Or Exam of Knee Joint Using an Endoscope01400 | 18 | $129 |
| Anesthesia for Total Hip Replacement |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 across 1 record (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
- 2006-05-30
- Last updated
- 2008-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Buckley's NPI number?
- Christopher Buckley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972550358, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Buckley's specialty?
- Christopher Buckley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Buckley located?
- Christopher Buckley's practice location on file with NPPES is 1135 Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330-4162.
- What is Christopher Buckley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Buckley is (919) 774-2100.
- Does Christopher Buckley accept Medicare?
- Christopher Buckley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Buckley's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Buckley's NPI (1972550358) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.