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General Surgery

Lynn R. Buckner, MD

Works at hospitals in Decatur, AL · Huntsville, AL · Alabama

Summary

Lynn R. Buckner, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Decatur, AL and Huntsville, AL. NPI 1386694263. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lynn R. Buckner, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
35Years since medical school (graduated 1991)
MaleGender (as listed)
Surgical Associates of N AlabamaGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Lynn R. Buckner work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Lynn R. Buckner at 2 hospitals: Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus and Huntsville Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Lynn R. Buckner see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Decatur, AL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Lynn R. Buckner's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Lynn R. Buckner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lynn R. Buckner accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Lynn R. Buckner?
(256) 355-6414, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Lynn R. Buckner's NPI number?
1386694263. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Lynn R. Buckner works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lynn R. Buckner at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Lynn R. Buckner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lynn R. Buckner as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Surgical Associates of N Alabama5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Decatur

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Decatur, AL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1991
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386694263
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians