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- 1587 N Bolton Ave, Suite 1100, Alexandria, LA 71303
About Dr. Buck
Michael G. Buck, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Alexandria, LA specializing in family medicine. Michael trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1979. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 13,565 services to 8,219 patients. The services billed most often include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals, and magnesium level. This provider record is associated with NPI 1063402667.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (318) 473-4500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1587 N BOLTON AVE SUITE 1100
Alexandria, LA 71303
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family 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
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
13,565 services · 8,219 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
1,421 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
121 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
210 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | Treatment | 90677 |
163 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
233 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
1,330 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Magnesium level | Lab test | 83735 |
1,297 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
1,239 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| 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 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| 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 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
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.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 family doctors in Alexandria 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 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 6
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Michael G. Buck?
Michael G. Buck is a family doctor in Alexandria, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Michael G. Buck's address?
Michael G. 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 Michael G. Buck?
The number on file is (318) 473-4500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael G. Buck?
Michael G. 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 Michael G. Buck train?
Michael G. 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 Michael G. Buck have?
Michael G. 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 Michael G. Buck perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael G. 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
Is Michael G. Buck's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael G. Buck. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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