Benjamin Buckner, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Draper, UT

Benjamin Buckner, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Draper, Utah. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Hoopes Vision Correction Center Pc and his current practice location is 11820 S State St, Draper, Utah. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (573) 882-1506.

Benjamin Buckner is licensed to practice in Utah (license number 10732309-1205) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1801206966.

Contact Information

Benjamin Buckner, MD
11820 S State St,
Draper, UT 84020-7133
(573) 882-1506
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameBenjamin Buckner
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience10 Years
Location11820 S State St, Draper, Utah
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Benjamin Buckner attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801206966
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/29/2014
  • Last Update Date: 07/23/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608192141
  • Enrollment ID: I20181119002675

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin Buckner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801206966NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 10732309-1205 (Utah)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hoopes Vision Correction Center Pc76188742319

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameHoopes Vision Correction Center Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982759122
PECOS PAC ID: 7618874231
Enrollment ID: O20031212000668

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Benjamin Buckner is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Benjamin Buckner, MD
11820 S State St,
Draper, UT 84020-7133

Ph: (801) 568-0200
Benjamin Buckner, MD
11820 S State St,
Draper, UT 84020-7133

Ph: (573) 882-1506

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Draper, UT

Phillip Carl Hoopes Sr., M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 11820 So State St., 200, Draper, UT 84020
Phone: 801-568-0200    Fax: 801-563-0200
Phillip Carl Hoopes, Jr., M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11820 S. State St, Ste. 200, Draper, UT 84020
Phone: 801-568-0200    Fax: 801-563-0200

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