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- Valparaiso location main office
851 Eastport Centre Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383 - Knox location
1003 S Edgewood Dr, Knox, IN 46534
About Dr. Buck
Scott A. Buck, MD practices ophthalmology in Valparaiso, IN. Scott is a 1997 graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Scott provided 6,496 services to 2,174 patients. The services billed most often include injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg, injection of drug into eye, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801856943.
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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
- (219) 464-8223
- Email not available
Practice Locations
851 EASTPORT CENTRE DR
Valparaiso, IN 46383
1003 S Edgewood Dr
Knox, IN 46534
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,496 services · 2,174 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,014 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
234 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
123 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Release of nerve using operating microscope | Procedure | 64727 |
87 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Release of arm or leg nerve | Procedure | 64708 |
87 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
61 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
250 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
235 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
113 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
82 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Valparaiso 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Buck's specialty?
Dr. Buck is an eye doctor in Valparaiso, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Buck?
Dr. Buck is listed at 851 Eastport Centre Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Buck?
The number on file is (219) 464-8223. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Buck?
Dr. Buck's National Provider Identifier is 1801856943. 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. Buck's medical education?
Dr. Buck attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Buck have?
Dr. Buck has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Buck known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Buck performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and imaging of optic nerve, 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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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Buck. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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