Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Buckner, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Springfield, MO

  • NPI 1497797625
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1001 E Primrose St
Springfield, MO 658075155
(417) 875-3000
fax (417) 875-3245
Mailing address
Po Box 9007
Springfield, MO 658089007

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 3, 2012
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #102937
Medicaid
MO #203740204

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497797625. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
269
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$47,098
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 105 78 $83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 37 37 $104
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 27 25 $119
38525 Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm 20 20 $218
36561 Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 18 18 $301
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 17 17 $17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 17 17 $156
19301 Partial removal of breast 16 14 $450
19303 Simple complete removal of breast 12 11 $945

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Springfield Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$104
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, INC. 1 $24.01
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC 1 $21.09
Bard Peripheral Vascular, INC. 1 $20.65
Csl Behring 1 $20.00
Kub Technologies INC. 1 $17.93

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$84
Education
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
118
Patients
57
Total drug cost
$1,806
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tamoxifen Citrate Generic 63 16 $1,505
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 31 29 $182
Letrozole Generic 12 0 $52
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 12 12 $66

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Buckner's medical specialty?
Dr. John Buckner practices Surgery Physician in Springfield, MO.
Where does Dr. John Buckner practice?
Dr. John Buckner practices at 1001 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 658075155. Office phone: 4178753000.
What is Dr. John Buckner's NPI?
Dr. John Buckner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497797625, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Buckner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Buckner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Buckner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.