Provider Profile
Emily A. Bucher, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bucher
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Emily A. Bucher, O.D. practices in Tacoma, WA. Emily graduated from Pacific University - College of Optometry in 2016. According to Medicare claims data, Emily cared for 1,035 Medicare patients across 1,242 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (360) 242-3010
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2915 S ALDER ST
Tacoma, WA 98409
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,242 services · 1,035 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
20 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
175 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
171 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
76 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
63 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
248 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
199 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
176 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
98 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other optometrists at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other optometrists in Tacoma 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Emily A. Bucher's specialty?
Emily A. Bucher is an optometrist in Tacoma, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Emily A. Bucher?
Emily A. Bucher is listed at 2915 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA 98409. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Emily A. Bucher?
The number on file is (360) 242-3010. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Emily A. Bucher's NPI number?
Emily A. Bucher's National Provider Identifier is 1578915294. 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
What is Emily A. Bucher's education?
Emily A. Bucher attended Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Emily A. Bucher been practicing?
Emily A. Bucher has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Emily A. Bucher known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Emily A. Bucher performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Emily A. Bucher confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Emily A. Bucher. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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