Quick answers
- Does Elizabeth F. Bucher accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth F. Bucher 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 Elizabeth F. Bucher see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 341 Original Medicare patients and 1,069 services for Elizabeth F. Bucher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elizabeth F. Bucher's NPI number?
- 1295995546. 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 Elizabeth F. Bucher, 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 | 341 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,069 |
| Different services or procedures | 58 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)301 services
- Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm (13132)126 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)123 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks (17313)79 services
- Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm (13121)60 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Elizabeth F. Bucher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1615 Metairie Rd, Suite 101Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 644‑4226
- 1720 A Medical Park Dr, Suite 340bBiloxi, MS 39532 (504) 644‑4226
- 2581 Florida St, Suite CMandeville, LA 70448 (504) 644‑4226
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth F. Bucher as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- TSSC LLC4 clinicians in the group
- The Skin Surgery Centre LLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other dermatologists in Metairie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Metairie, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in TSSC LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295995546 |
| 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