LAUREN A. BUCK M.D. – NPI #1265645253
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

LAUREN BUCK is a surgeon located in IRVING, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1265645253 to LAUREN BUCK on May 07, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jun 05, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for LAUREN BUCK below.

NPI Profile for
LAUREN A. BUCK

NPI Number
1265645253
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LAUREN A. BUCK
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
6750 N MACARTHUR BLVD STE 160
IRVING, TX 75039-2517
Phone: (469) 283-1217 Fax:
4 Other location(s):
301 Fisher St
Biloxi, MS 39534-2508
Phone: (210) 667-3207
4300 Windsor Centre Trl Ste 400
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Phone: (214) 222-8150
475 Elm St Ste 100
Lewisville, TX 75057
Phone: (214) 222-8150
4820 State Highway 121 Ste 400
Lewisville, TX 75056
Phone: (214) 222-8150
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 05, 2020

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 MS 22405

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT SAN ANTONIO - Graduated 2006
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
LAUREN BUCK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE
      500 WEST MAIN STREET
      LEWISVILLE, TX 75057

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