Quick answers
- Does Penny R. Buckland accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Penny R. Buckland 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 Penny R. Buckland see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 16 Original Medicare patients and 205 services for Penny R. Buckland. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Penny R. Buckland's NPI number?
- 1194129411. 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 Penny R. Buckland, 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 patients | 16 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 205 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 53 |
Most frequent services
- Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (80307)65 services
- Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms (G0481)27 services
Practice locations
Addresses where Penny R. Buckland is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1100 Lexington Ave, Suite 400Fort Smith, AR 72901 (877) 522‑1275
- 1318 NW 9th St, Suite BCorvallis, OR 97330
- 3110 Cleveland BlvdCaldwell, ID 83605 (877) 522‑1275
- 532 N Telshor Blvd, Suite GLas Cruces, NM 88011 (877) 522‑1275
- 545 SE Oak St, Suite DHillsboro, OR 97123
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Penny R. Buckland as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ideal Option PLLC91 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Fort Smith
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Smith, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ideal Option PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194129411 |
| 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
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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