Quick answers
- Which hospitals does John Buckner work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists John Buckner at 2 hospitals: Cox Medical Center Branson and Cox Medical Centers. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does John Buckner see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Springfield, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is John Buckner's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does John Buckner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John 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 John Buckner?
- (417) 875-3000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is John Buckner's NPI number?
- 1497797625. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where John Buckner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John Buckner at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Cox Medical Center BransonBranson, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260094
- Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260040
Practice locations
Addresses where John Buckner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1001 E Primrose, Ferrell Duncan ClinicSpringfield, MO 65807 (417) 875‑3000
- 3801 S National AveSpringfield, MO 65807 (417) 269‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John Buckner as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Lester E Cox Medical Centers345 clinicians in the group
- Lester E Cox Medical Centers232 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Springfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, MO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497797625 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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