Jim A Buck, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Fairfield, IA

Jim A Buck, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Fairfield, Iowa. He went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Jefferson County Hospital and his current practice location is 2000 South Main Street, Ste C, Fairfield, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (641) 472-4141.

Jim A Buck is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 23255) 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 1841308533.

Contact Information

Jim A Buck, MD
2000 South Main Street, Ste C,
Fairfield, IA 52556-3739
(641) 472-4141
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameJim A Buck
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience45 Years
Location2000 South Main Street, Fairfield, Iowa
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:
  • Jim A Buck attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841308533
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668501073
  • Enrollment ID: I20100524000458

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jim A Buck such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841308533NPI-NPPES
198564MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 23255 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jefferson County Health CenterFairfield, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Jefferson County Hospital933505957541

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Jim A Buck allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJefferson County Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881294536
PECOS PAC ID: 9335059575
Enrollment ID: O20031223000606

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Entity NameJefferson County Hospital
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376648329
PECOS PAC ID: 9335059575
Enrollment ID: O20061104000156

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Jim A Buck, MD
2000 South Main Street, Ste C,
Fairfield, IA 52556-3739

Ph: (641) 472-4141
Jim A Buck, MD
2000 South Main Street, Ste C,
Fairfield, IA 52556-3739

Ph: (641) 472-4141

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Practice Location: 2000b South Main St, Fairfield, IA 52556
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2000b South Main St, Fairfield, IA 52556
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Dr. Donal Dean Hill, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2000b South Main St, Fairfield, IA 52556
Phone: 641-472-4156    Fax: 641-472-9436
Joni R Hanshaw, CRNP
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. Timothy Gerard Volm, D.O.
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