Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Zack Buckalew, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Alexandria, LA
- NPI 1205829199
- Accepts Medicare
- 52 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
176 Versailles Blvd
Alexandria, LA 713032493
(318) 445-9331
fax (318) 619-6899 - Mailing address
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Po Box 13030
Alexandria, LA 713153030
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 28, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1974 — 52 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #012656
- Medicaid
- LA #1182397
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205829199. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,181
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$241,693
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 755 | 295 | $121 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 586 | 265 | $8 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 489 | 260 | $10 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 486 | 166 | $77 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 442 | 254 | $13 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 297 | 187 | $8 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 223 | 143 | $16 | |
84439 |
Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free | 220 | 142 | $9 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 205 | 205 | $124 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 200 | 140 | $2 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 190. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$73
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 1 | $21.57 | |
| Kyowa Kirin, Inc. | 1 | $19.30 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $17.11 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $14.57 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,561
Patients
827
Total drug cost
$39,264
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 426 | 78 | $4,428 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 288 | 69 | $3,734 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 260 | 49 | $4,809 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 256 | 59 | $1,302 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | Generic | 253 | 58 | $4,512 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 242 | 64 | $1,834 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 237 | 49 | $2,738 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 229 | 62 | $2,775 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 223 | 50 | $1,645 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 213 | 49 | $3,313 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Zack Buckalew's medical specialty?
Dr. Zack Buckalew practices Internal Medicine Physician in Alexandria, LA.
Where does Dr. Zack Buckalew practice?
Dr. Zack Buckalew practices at 176 Versailles Blvd, Alexandria, LA 713032493. Office phone: 3184459331.
What is Dr. Zack Buckalew's NPI?
Dr. Zack Buckalew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205829199, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Zack Buckalew accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Zack Buckalew accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Zack Buckalew commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.