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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
176 Versailles Blvd
Alexandria, LA 713032493
(318) 445-9331
fax (318) 619-6899
Mailing address
Po Box 13030
Alexandria, LA 713153030

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$73

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.