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- 4801 Veterans Dr, Saint Cloud, MN 56303
About Dr. Buckles
Based in Saint Cloud, MN, Christopher S. Buckles, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 1,334 services to 252 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1790947901 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (320) 252-1670
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4801 VETERANS DR
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
Office procedures
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,334 services · 252 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
980 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
124 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
103 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0444 |
41 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other internists in Saint Cloud 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Christopher S. Buckles?
Christopher S. Buckles is an internist in Saint Cloud, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Christopher S. Buckles's address?
Christopher S. Buckles is listed at 4801 Veterans Dr, Saint Cloud, MN 56303. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Christopher S. Buckles?
The number on file is (320) 252-1670. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher S. Buckles?
Christopher S. Buckles's National Provider Identifier is 1790947901. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Christopher S. Buckles train?
Christopher S. Buckles attended Other, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher S. Buckles have?
Christopher S. Buckles has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Christopher S. Buckles perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher S. Buckles the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christopher S. Buckles's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher S. Buckles. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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