Quick answers
- Does Rhea Claire C. Bucasas accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Rhea Claire C. Bucasas may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Rhea Claire C. Bucasas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 77 Original Medicare patients and 631 services for Rhea Claire C. Bucasas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rhea Claire C. Bucasas's NPI number?
- 1548554785. 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 Rhea Claire C. Bucasas, 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 | 77 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 631 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions (98941)630 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 cholesterol62%
- High blood pressure56%
- Arthritis36%
- Anxiety23%
- Osteoporosis17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Rhea Claire C. Bucasas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12901 Sekent Kangley RdKent, WA 98030 (253) 630‑1575
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rhea Claire C. Bucasas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lake Meridian Chiropractic3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Chiropracticprimary
Other chiropractors in Kent
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kent, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lake Meridian Chiropractic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CH |
|---|---|
| School | Life Chiropractic College - West |
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548554785 |
| 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