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Dermatology

Lucinda S. Buescher, MD

Works at hospitals in Springfield, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Lucinda S. Buescher, MD is a dermatologist at 751 N Rutledge St, Springfield, IL 62702. Phone: (217) 545-8000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lucinda S. Buescher had 318 Original Medicare patients and 1,122 services. NPI 1023011863. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 751 N Rutledge St, Springfield, IL 62702 · Directions
  • Phone: (217) 545‑8000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Memorial Medical Center
  • Group practice: SIU Physicians and Surgeons Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine · graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lucinda S. Buescher, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Lucinda S. Buescher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lucinda S. Buescher accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Lucinda S. Buescher see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 318 Original Medicare patients and 1,122 services for Lucinda S. Buescher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lucinda S. Buescher's NPI number?
1023011863. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Lucinda S. Buescher, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients318
Services billed to Medicare1,122
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)437 services
  2. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)142 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)117 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)103 services
  5. Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)56 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure71%
  • High cholesterol70%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Chronic kidney disease22%

Hospitals where Lucinda S. Buescher works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lucinda S. Buescher at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Lucinda S. Buescher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lucinda S. Buescher as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • SIU Physicians and Surgeons Inc314 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Springfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in SIU Physicians and Surgeons Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1023011863
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians