Quick answers
- Does Rachael L. Buckley accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachael L. Buckley 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 Rachael L. Buckley see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 254 Original Medicare patients and 668 services for Rachael L. Buckley. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rachael L. Buckley's NPI number?
- 1215479829. 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 Rachael L. Buckley, 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 | 254 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 668 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)268 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)206 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)94 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)47 services
- Telephone or internet referral service, 30 minutes (99452)25 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Atrial fibrillation33%
Practice locations
Addresses where Rachael L. Buckley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4855 E Brown Rd, Suite 100Mesa, AZ 85205 (480) 219‑6646
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rachael L. Buckley as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Desert Star Healthcare LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Mesa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mesa, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Desert Star Healthcare LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215479829 |
| 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