Quick answers
- Does Frank A. Bucci Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frank A. Bucci 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Frank A. Bucci Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 494 Original Medicare patients and 2,378 services for Frank A. Bucci Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Frank A. Bucci Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1366425704. 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 Frank A. Bucci Jr., 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 | 494 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,378 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)444 services
- Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye (68841)296 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)283 services
- Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)247 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)238 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%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes25%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Frank A. Bucci Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 158 Wilkes Barre Township BlvdWilkes Barre, PA 18702 (570) 825‑5949
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Frank A. Bucci Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bucci Cataract and Laser Vision Institute3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bucci Cataract and Laser Vision Institute
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rutgers New Jersey Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366425704 |
| 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