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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BUCKNER
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner, Melissa Marie Buckner, FNP-BC practices in Bluefield, VA. Melissa graduated from Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University in 2017. Melissa is also listed as specializing in nurse practitioner — family. According to Medicare claims data, Melissa cared for 1,368 Medicare patients across 2,471 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (276) 326-3376
- Email not available
Practice Locations
725 S COLLEGE AVE
Bluefield, VA 24605
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,471 services · 1,368 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
534 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
220 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
219 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
153 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
90 |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
72 |
| Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 11301 |
21 |
| Removal of skin tag, 1-15 skin tags | Procedure | 11200 |
21 |
| Punch biopsy, each additional skin growth | Procedure | 11105 |
19 |
| Biopsy of ear | Procedure | 69100 |
12 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other nurse practitioners at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Bluefield 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Buckner's specialty?
Dr. Buckner is a nurse practitioner in Bluefield, VA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “NURSE PRACTITIONER”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Buckner?
Dr. Buckner is listed at 725 S COLLEGE AVE, Bluefield, VA 24605. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Buckner?
The number on file is (276) 326-3376. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Buckner's NPI number?
Dr. Buckner's National Provider Identifier is 1992224364. 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 Dr. Buckner's medical education?
Dr. Buckner attended Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Buckner been practicing?
Dr. Buckner has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Buckner known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Buckner performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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