Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Ryan B. Bucknam work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Ryan B. Bucknam at 1 hospital: Regional West Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Ryan B. Bucknam see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Salida, CO, Alamosa, CO and Gunnison, CO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ryan B. Bucknam's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Ryan B. Bucknam accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ryan B. Bucknam 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 Ryan B. Bucknam?
- (719) 530-2477, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ryan B. Bucknam's NPI number?
- 1518311414. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Ryan B. Bucknam works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ryan B. Bucknam at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Regional West Medical CenterScottsbluff, NE · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 280061
Practice locations
Addresses where Ryan B. Bucknam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1000 Rush DrSalida, CO 81201 (719) 530‑2477
- 106 Blanca AveAlamosa, CO 81101
- 112 W Spencer AveGunnison, CO 81230 (970) 641‑6788
- 2 W 42nd StScottsbluff, NE 69361 (308) 635‑1717
- 405 Elk AveCrested Butte, CO 81224 (970) 641‑6788
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ryan B. Bucknam as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Lutheran Hospital Association of the San Luis Valley150 clinicians in the group
- Regional West Physicians Clinic138 clinicians in the group
- Salida Hospital District107 clinicians in the group
- Gunnison Valley Hospital85 clinicians in the group
- HealthONE Clinic Services Orthopedic Specialists LLC79 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Salida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salida, CO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518311414 |
| 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