Quick answers
- Does Donald T. Buckner Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald T. Buckner Jr. 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.
- What is Donald T. Buckner Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1184715377. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald T. Buckner Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1207 E StWaynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456‑2997
- 2579 Chimney Rock RdHendersonville, NC 28792 (828) 692‑4289
- 674 Highlands RdFranklin, NC 28734 (828) 349‑0001
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Donald T. Buckner Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.93 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184715377 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians