Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout BUCK
Michael Gurdon Buck, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Alexandria, LA specializing in family practice. Michael trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1979. Michael is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 13,565 services to 8,219 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (318) 473-4500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1587 N BOLTON AVE SUITE 1100
Alexandria, LA 71303
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
13,565 services · 8,219 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
1,421 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
121 |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
210 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | Treatment | 90677 |
163 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
233 |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
1,330 |
| Magnesium level | Lab test | 83735 |
1,297 |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
1,239 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
1,046 |
| 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 |
900 |
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 family practices at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 family practices in Alexandria 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Buck?
Dr. Buck is a family practice in Alexandria, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “FAMILY PRACTICE”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Buck's address?
Dr. Buck is listed at 1587 N BOLTON AVE SUITE 1100, Alexandria, LA 71303. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Buck?
The number on file is (318) 473-4500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Buck?
Dr. Buck's National Provider Identifier is 1063402667. 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 Dr. Buck train?
Dr. Buck attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Buck have?
Dr. Buck has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Buck perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Buck performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent , for intramuscular use, 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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