Quick answers
- Does Preston O. Buckholz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Preston O. Buckholz 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 Preston O. Buckholz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 256 Original Medicare patients and 14,646 services for Preston O. Buckholz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Preston O. Buckholz's NPI number?
- 1427063890. 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 Preston O. Buckholz, 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 | 256 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 14,646 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)7,360 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)5,285 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)1,626 services
- Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes (97162)242 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)111 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).
- Arthritis62%
- High cholesterol48%
- High blood pressure43%
- Diabetes18%
- Ischemic heart disease14%
- Chronic kidney disease13%
Practice locations
Addresses where Preston O. Buckholz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8524 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Suite 201bLakewood, WA 98498 (253) 722‑5511
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Washington →
Other physical therapists in Lakewood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakewood, WA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427063890 |
| 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