Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Buck, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Waterbury, CT

  • NPI 1821002346
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
171 N Main St
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-8413
fax (203) 575-9921
Mailing address
116 N Georges Hill RD
Southbury, CT 064882626

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 11, 2011
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Connecticut #CT2294
Medicaid
CT #004147254

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821002346. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
309
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$28,038
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 87 84 $41
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 68 67 $137
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 67 38 $98
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 27 27 $162
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 22 19 $65
92273 Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function 14 11 $140
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 12 11 $37
92134 Imaging of retina 12 11 $40

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Waterbury Optometrist, average services per provider: 66. This provider delivers 4.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$45
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
RxSight INC 1 $45.45

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$45

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
148
Patients
19
Total drug cost
$54,564
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 56 19 $2,132
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 21 0 $27,940
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 18 0 $13,107
Travoprost Generic 15 0 $3,875
Timolol Maleate Generic 14 0 $414
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 12 0 $3,068
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 12 0 $4,029

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Robert Buck's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Buck practices Optometrist in Waterbury, CT.
Where does Dr. Robert Buck practice?
Dr. Robert Buck practices at 171 N Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702. Office phone: 2037548413.
What is Dr. Robert Buck's NPI?
Dr. Robert Buck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821002346, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Buck accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Buck accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Buck commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.