Quick answers
- Does Charles R. Buck Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles R. Buck Ii 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 Charles R. Buck Ii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 444 Original Medicare patients and 1,121 services for Charles R. Buck Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles R. Buck Ii's NPI number?
- 1396035630. 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 Charles R. Buck Ii, 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 | 444 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,121 |
| Different services or procedures | 63 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)271 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)155 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)151 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)110 services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)90 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Charles R. Buck Ii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles R. Buck Ii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - TempleTemple, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450054
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center HillcrestWaco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450101
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles R. Buck Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Hillcrest Med BlvdeWaco, TX 76712 (254) 202‑2000
- 140 Hillcrest Medical BlvdWaco, TX 76712
- 150 Hillcrest Medical BlvdWaco, TX 76712 (254) 202‑4000
- 50 Hillcrest Medical BlvdWaco, TX 76712
- 50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Suite 206Waco, TX 76712 (254) 202‑7950
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles R. Buck Ii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hillcrest Physician Services115 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hillcrest Physician Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396035630 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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